CONCERTS ARE COINCIDING WITH THIS BRUTAL HEAT WAVE. MATT. I MEAN, DOUG, WE’VE HAD A SPRING THAT WAS NICE AND COOL. AND OF COURSE, FOR THESE FANS WHO ACTUALLY ARE LINED UP HERE POTENTIALLY TO GET THE BEST SPOTS, THEY’RE GOING TO BE CAMPING OUT IN SOME OPPRESSIVE HEAT. AND BECAUSE OF THAT, THE CITY OF BOSTON IS ASKING THEM, BUT REALLY EVERYONE, TO TAKE SOME PRECAUTIONS. NOW, THE HEAT EMERGENCY DECLARED IN THE CITY IS GOING TO RUN THROUGH TOMORROW. DURING THE HEAT WAVE, BOSTON EMS WILL TYPICALLY SEE ABOUT A 10 TO 15% INCREASE IN 911 PHONE CALLS. THAT’S WHY THE MAYOR’S OFFICE IS REMINDING EVERYONE TO STAY HYDRATED. PEOPLE CAN ALSO COOL OFF AT COMMUNITY CENTERS, PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS, CITY POOLS AND SPLASH PADS. BUT FOR SOME FOLKS, THEY’RE EMBRACING THE HEAT. FOR OTHERS, THEY’RE TRYING TO STAY COOL AS THEY GET THE BEST SPOT FOR TONIGHT’S SHOW. TAKE A LISTEN. IT’S GOING TO BE HOT. IT’S DEFINITELY GOING TO BE HOT. WE CAME PREPARED. WE BROUGHT THESE A COOLER FULL OF FROZEN ICE OR FROZEN WATER BOTTLES THAT WE MADE LAST NIGHT. GATORADE. WE GOT FANS FOR THE THAT HAVE LIKE THE WATER IN THEM. AND THEN WE ALSO GOT CHAIRS WITH THE SHADE ON IT. AS CITY OFFICIALS ARE REMINDING EVERYONE THAT CHILDREN AND PETS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT ALONE IN VEHICLES, THEY’RE ALSO URGING EVERYONE TO CHECK ON YOUR ELDERLY NEIGHBORS AND WATCH FOR SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION. NOW, HERE AT FENWAY, BECAUSE OF THE HEAT, WE’RE GOING TO BE DEALING WITH, CONCERT GOERS ARE ACTUALLY GOING TO BE ALLOWED TO BRING IN A PLASTIC REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE THAT THEY CAN REFILL INSIDE THE ARENA. AND THE FANS YOU JUST HEARD FROM, THEY ARE PREPARING FOR A LONG DAY. DOUG AND ANTOINETTE. THE DOORS HERE AT FENWAY ARE NOT GOING TO OPEN UNTIL 630 TONIGHT, SO SEVERAL HOURS IN THE HEAT TODAY, REPORTING LIVE A
Thousands expected at Fenway concert as heat emergency remains in effect in Boston
Updated: 5:45 AM EDT Jun 23, 2025
More than 30,000 people are expected to pack Fenway Park on Monday for the Hozier concert as a heat emergency remains in effect in Boston.Forecasters warned of temperatures in the 90s through Tuesday and feels-like temperatures of over 100 degrees. Concertgoers will be allowed to bring a plastic and refillable water bottle and a mini fan to help stay cool. Boston is encouraging everyone in the city to stay safe with the second day of the heat wave.Drink plenty of water, limit time outside in the sun and check on elderly neighbors. Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds throughout the city. Several city pools are also available for swimming. Find splash pad locations, and pool locations and operating hours here. Select Boston Centers for Youth & Families community centers are open as cooling centers. A list of available centers can be found here. All centers will be available Monday and Tuesday during their normal operating hours.Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat. Heat safety tips:Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. More tips for cooling down at home can be found here. If you can’t avoid being outside, it’s critical to take breaks in the shade, drink water constantly — even if you’re not thirsty — and watch for warning signs like dizziness, nausea, or confusion.Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF 30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats.If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six. Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer’s specifications.If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities.Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat. Playground Safety: Shoes should be worn outdoors, including playgrounds and turf athletic fields, as surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even on splash pads and spray decks.Outdoor Fires and Grilling:No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires.Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out.Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home.Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.
More than 30,000 people are expected to pack Fenway Park on Monday for the Hozier concert as a heat emergency remains in effect in Boston.
Forecasters warned of temperatures in the 90s through Tuesday and feels-like temperatures of over 100 degrees.
Concertgoers will be allowed to bring a plastic and refillable water bottle and a mini fan to help stay cool.
Boston is encouraging everyone in the city to stay safe with the second day of the heat wave.
Drink plenty of water, limit time outside in the sun and check on elderly neighbors.
Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds throughout the city. Several city pools are also available for swimming.
Find splash pad locations, and pool locations and operating hours here.
Select Boston Centers for Youth & Families community centers are open as cooling centers. A list of available centers can be found here. All centers will be available Monday and Tuesday during their normal operating hours.
Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat.
Heat safety tips:
- Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.
- Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. More tips for cooling down at home can be found here.
- If you can’t avoid being outside, it’s critical to take breaks in the shade, drink water constantly — even if you’re not thirsty — and watch for warning signs like dizziness, nausea, or confusion.
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.
- Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF 30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats.
- If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six.
- Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.
- Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities.
- Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat.
Playground Safety:
- Shoes should be worn outdoors, including playgrounds and turf athletic fields, as surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even on splash pads and spray decks.
Outdoor Fires and Grilling:
- No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires.
- Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out.
- Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home.
- Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.
