Warm Monday in Philadelphia region before dangerous heat wave arrives
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region will last from Tuesday to Sunday.
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The heat wave in the Philadelphia region will last from Tuesday to Sunday.
A dangerous heat wave starts Tuesday and continues into the July 4 weekend as highs climb into the triple digits. Humidity will make it feel like 105-110 degrees.
The Delaware Valley will see mixed skies and more humidity Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-low 80s before potentially severe storms move in Thursday.
After a beautiful start to the work week, we'll see more of the same Tuesday.
Monday will be cooler and less humid in the Philadelphia area.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Sunday for the chance of severe storms.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
On Sunday, the Delaware Valley will see high temperatures near 90 under mostly sunny skies.
The 90s will likely remain through Sunday and slightly higher humidity across the Philadelphia region this weekend.
Sunday, we return to seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies.
Sunday, we return to seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temperatures are in sight.
Expect more rain throughout the weekend, with a few spots that may see a little clearing by late in the day on Monday, Memorial Day.
Philadelphia hit 96 degrees on Monday, breaking the previous high of 94 degrees set on May 18, 1962.
The Philadelphia region is chasing 90 degrees with mostly sunny skies on Sunday.