Record-high temperatures, storms expected Wednesday as heat wave continues in Philadelphia
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
It won't be quite as hot, but likely will still break the record of 94, making it not only an official heat wave but 3 straight days of records — that's a pretty historic heat event.
The NEXT big change brings storms, cooler temps
We'll be looking at both extreme temps and the potential for strong to severe storms as the cold front moves through the area.
Due to the heat, nearly 60 School District of Philadelphia schools are virtual Wednesday.
For storms, the greatest threat time is between 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with damaging winds being the most probable severe impact. Be sure you have your devices fully charged by Wednesday afternoon.
The cold front later Wednesday will bring incredible changes in temps, with a 30-degree-plus drop from Wednesday to Thursday, and those below-normal temps will likely hold into the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend forecast looks cloudy, chilly and wet
Forecast models are falling more in line with what may occur over the weekend, and to be honest, it's not looking good.
Saturday will likely be cloudy, chilly, and wet.
Sunday will be a bit warmer, a bit less wet, but still way below normal for this time of year.
While Monday doesn't look ideal, it does appear nicer and warmer than the weekend days, but we are not going to be rain-free. Make your backup plans now if you had something set for outside.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Wednesday: NEXT Weather Alert for heat and storms. High 96, low 72.
Thursday: Much cooler. High 64, low 60.
Friday: Showers. High 61, low 54.
Saturday: Cold, wet. High 60, low 51.
Sunday: Showers likely. High 63, low 53.
Monday: Slightly milder. High 73, low 56.
Tuesday: Showers possible. High 78, low 62.