Watch CBS News

NEXT Weather

Heat is the #1 weather-related killer︱Advice from a NEXT Weather meteorologist

It's currently hot in Philadelphia , and it will stay this hot for the next couple of days. Heat index values will likely reach 110-plus at the height of Monday thanks to dewpoints in the 70s. At these temperatures, heatstroke and heat exhaustion are possible. The cumulative effect of the extreme heat from this week can also lead to additional health problems. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains.

Heat wave hits Philadelphia bringing dangerous levels of heat, record high temperatures possible

Sunday, the heat reaches dangerous levels with highs in the upper 90s and overnight lows near 80. The feels-like heat index will range from 102 to 105. An extreme heat warning is in effect for the majority of the Greater Philadelphia region, while heat advisories are in effect for parts of South Jersey and Delaware. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your latest Sunday morning forecast.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue