Extreme Heat Response: The McKee administration is urging Rhode Islanders to stay hydrated, limit exposure, and watch for heat illness as an Extreme Heat Warning runs through Friday, with highs around 95–100°F and humid conditions making it feel hotter; RIEMA is also keeping a statewide list of cooling centers available via 2-1-1. Air Quality Alert: As the heat intensifies, New England is seeing ozone-related air quality warnings for sensitive groups, with officials urging people with asthma, heart or lung conditions to cut back on prolonged outdoor activity. Coastal Resilience Upgrade: Rhode Island and Narragansett officials celebrated the new Roger Wheeler State Beach boardwalk and bulkhead improvements, including 1,200 feet of new boardwalk and added infrastructure meant to strengthen resilience to climate impacts. Beach Season Logistics: With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, DEM is reminding visitors to buy 2026 state beach parking passes online and plan ahead for busy facilities. Public Health for Vulnerable Residents: Crossroads Rhode Island plans a temporary emergency cooling center for people experiencing homelessness when heat index conditions hit 89°F or higher. Wildfire Scale Context (National): A wildfire comparison piece puts U.S. acres burned this year into perspective—more than 3.1 million acres so far—roughly four times Rhode Island’s size. Local Ecosystem Research: A study on Narragansett Bay looks at how water quality and oyster gear type affect Eastern oyster growth, supporting better aquaculture decisions.