Hot time in the city - literally; stay cool as temps push 100 this weekend

Mike Elfland, Telegram & Gazette
Two women kayak on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester early Wednesday morning. Getting activities done early is one way to beat the heat.
Two women kayak on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester early Wednesday morning. Getting activities done early is one way to beat the heat.

Plan on a lazy Sunday. The high temps will continue into the weekend, with the forecast for Worcester calling for the mercury to push 100. A high of 98 is predicted, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures Friday and Saturday will be in the low 90s.

John Silva of Pawtucket takes a drink as he and fellow Cosco Fencing & Guardrail staff work on Route 20 in Shrewsbury at the Edgemere Crossing construction site.
John Silva of Pawtucket takes a drink as he and fellow Cosco Fencing & Guardrail staff work on Route 20 in Shrewsbury at the Edgemere Crossing construction site.

Occasional gusts, some reaching 24 mph, will provide some relief.

Officials in Worcester are encouraging residents to visit public beach, pools and spray parks.

Worcester's highest temperature for any day in July is July 4, 1911. The thermometer hit 102 degrees that year.

Nacey Nelson, 6, gives her dad, Nate Nelson, the thumbs up after a plunge through the blue slide at the Crompton Park pool in Worcester Tuesday.
Nacey Nelson, 6, gives her dad, Nate Nelson, the thumbs up after a plunge through the blue slide at the Crompton Park pool in Worcester Tuesday.
The Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool at Vernon Hill Park in Worcester was not too busy Thursday.
The Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool at Vernon Hill Park in Worcester was not too busy Thursday.
Christine Brehany gives her granddaughter, Mimi McGovern, a piece of cool watermelon as her other granddaughter, Lena, watches and Thomas Brehany listens to music. All are from Holden. Greater Worcester Opera returned to the West Boylston Bandstand for four summer concerts Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (rain date - the following Thursday). The event is free, but donations are accepted.

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