Philadelphia, PA – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the region this evening, bringing brief, locally heavy downpours and gusty winds. According to the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly, heat and humidity will return to close out the work week, with heat advisories in effect for most of the region.
Temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of 96°F on Thursday, with a heat index possibly surpassing 100°F in some areas. Friday will see similar conditions, with a high of 93°F and continued heat advisories. The intense heat is expected to persist into the weekend, with temperatures in the low 90s on Saturday and upper 80s on Sunday, accompanied by a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Looking ahead to next week, the region will experience a slight relief from the heat. Monday is forecasted to be sunny with a high of 93°F, followed by cooler temperatures in the low 80s on Tuesday. The weather is expected to stabilize mid-week with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
