Philly Sets New All-Time High Temperature For Today
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's been a scorcher in Philadelphia today.
Philly set a new record-temperature for June 13 as we hit 96 degrees on the thermometer.
The temperature at @PHLAirport hit 96° breaking the record for today! Previous record: 95° set in 1956. pic.twitter.com/zmwcrO5xyV
— Lauren Casey (@ClimateCasey) June 13, 2017
The previous record was 95 degrees in 1956.
Philadelphia Public Schools Close Early Tuesday Due To 'Excessive Heat'
A heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m.