Hot, humid Monday in Philadelphia area with chance of scattered storms, tornado risk. Here's the weather forecast.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be hot and humid, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values approaching the upper 90s in spots. Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon, and the overall severe weather risk is higher than originally expected.
The entire Philadelphia region is under a thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
The main concern with the strongest storms will be damaging wind gusts, but there is also a low-end tornado risk today. Any storm that can develop quickly and organize could produce locally damaging winds, frequent lightning, and an isolated tornado. Storm coverage will be scattered, so not everyone will see severe weather.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for this afternoon because of the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Storms could develop and intensify quickly, so have a way to receive weather warnings if you are outdoors or traveling this afternoon.
The greatest concern will be during the peak heating hours and into the late afternoon, when storms have the most fuel to work with. Keep an eye on the radar and be prepared to move indoors quickly if a warning is issued.
NEXT big weather changes
The storm threat increases a little more Tuesday as a cold front approaches and moves through the region. Scattered thunderstorms are expected, and some could become strong to severe thanks to stronger winds. The exact timing of the front remains uncertain, and if the storms arrive a little sooner, the severe threat will not be as great as Monday.
The storms Tuesday into Wednesday will finally break the prolonged heat. By the second half of next week, temperatures should return to the 80s.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Monday: A storm or two. High 92, Low 74.
Tuesday: Scattered storms. High 90, Low 73.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 88, Low 72.
Thursday: Scattered storms. High 90, Low 72.
Friday: Partly cloudy. High 86, Low 74.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 86, Low 69.
Sunday: Few showers. High 84, Low 69.
