TAUNTON, Mass. — The National Weather Service says temperature records across southern New England are being smashed by unseasonably warm weather.
The temperature in Boston climbed to 64 degrees late Wednesday morning, breaking the prior record for Feb. 21 of 63 set in 1906.
The temperature in Hartford, Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island also hit 64, breaking the prior record for the day of 63, both set in 1930.
#Worcester has also tied the record high for the date set back in 1930... #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/KLmRfvjirS
— Sarah Wroblewski (@sarahwroblewski) February 21, 2018
#Boston has hit 70 degrees or higher only 4 times EVER. Once was last year, and now 2 this year! Boston has officially hit 71 so far today! #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/KB180HJEgW
— Sarah Wroblewski (@sarahwroblewski) February 21, 2018
Worcester, Massachusetts' former record of 59 set in 1930 was also smashed.
Still skating on the Common! Covering the best of our short-lived warmth today☀️🌱#FrogPond #WinterFest #springfever @boston25 pic.twitter.com/VJ9S3RERwF
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) February 21, 2018
Enjoy the warm weather today... because well...in 24 hours #winter weather returns! @KevinBoston25 tracking a wintry mix for tomorrow. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/9fkdbzv4Eo
— Sarah Wroblewski (@sarahwroblewski) February 21, 2018
Temperatures in many areas of the region were expected to get into the low 70s.
The heat won't last. The weather service says temperatures could drop 30 to 40 degrees Thursday and bring snow to some areas.
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Associated Press