The sweltering temperatures blanketing the eastern United States saw Boston break a heat record on Tuesday, with forecasters warning that more hot weather is still in store for the region.

The National Weather Service said Boston’s temperature climbed to 98 degrees on Tuesday, breaking the previously held record for July 29 of 97 degrees, set in 1933. A new heat record was also set in Providence, Rhode Island (96 degrees), climbing past the previous record of 95 degrees set in 2002.

Important to note: these temperatures may still climb another degree or two before peak daytime heating ends. Final numbers could increase before the afternoon is over. A formal RER will be issued with the climate summary later today. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx https://t.co/L234apBaSt — NWS Boston (@NWSBoston)

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