PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Friday is going to be a tough day to be outdoors in the Philadelphia region.
Temperatures will climb into the lower 90s, but that is not the number that should worry you. With tropical humidity in the air, it will actually feel like 100 to 105 degrees on your skin.
That kind of heat is dangerous — fast.
Plan to take frequent breaks if you have to be outside, and keep water with you at all times. Do not wait until you feel thirsty.
Storms Are Coming — And Some Could Get Ugly
Most of Friday morning stays dry. But as the afternoon heats up, scattered thunderstorms will begin to develop.
Some of those storms could turn strong. Damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and localized flash flooding are all on the table — especially during the evening hours.
If you have outdoor plans for Friday night, keep the radar close.
The Weekend Is Not Much Better
Saturday brings more of the same — heat index values pushing into the triple digits again, and another round of afternoon and evening storms.
Sunday offers a brief breather with mostly sunny skies, but highs stay in the lower 90s.
The heat does not meaningfully ease until early next week.
Your 7-Day Forecast
- Friday: Heat alert, thunderstorm risk. High 93°F / Low 77°F
- Saturday: Heat alert, thunderstorm risk. High 93°F / Low 77°F
- Sunday: Sunny and hot. High 93°F / Low 76°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High 94°F / Low 74°F
- Tuesday: Evening thunderstorm. High 93°F / Low 76°F
- Wednesday: Chance of showers. High 88°F / Low 75°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers. High 87°F / Low 73°F
Stay safe, check in on elderly neighbors and anyone without air conditioning, and keep an eye on the sky this weekend.
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