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Extreme heat warning for Philadelphia on Friday as warm temperatures, humidity build heading into weekend

Extreme heat warning: feels-like temperatures will get above 100 in the Philly area on Friday
Extreme heat warning: feels-like temperatures will get above 100 in the Philly area on Friday 03:54

Here we go, the heat and humidity are making a return in the Philadelphia region, ending this week with heat alerts after a nice mid-July break.

On Thursday, we warm to 90 again, but humidity levels in the afternoon shouldn't be too stifling.Then on Friday we will have a NEXT Weather Alert for extreme heat and humidity along with the chance of scattered severe storms.

Extreme heat warning issued for Philadelphia area Friday, July 24

An extreme heat warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday for these counties or portions of counties:

  • New Castle County
  • Delaware County
  • Philadelphia County
  • Lower Montgomery County
  • Lower Bucks County
  • Gloucester County
  • Camden County
  • Northern Burlington County
  • Mercer County

Other counties in our region are under a heat advisory from Friday morning until 9 p.m. Friday.

The temperature Friday will be pushing 100, and the feels-like temp will certainly surpass that mark in the mid-afternoon. Dewpoint temps will be going back into the mid-70s, so get ready to sweat when heading outside.

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In addition, your air conditioning will likely be cranking back on — no more comfortable nights with the windows open — at least for now.

Remember to limit your time in the sun, especially in the hottest parts of the day, drink plenty of fluids, and check on any relatives and neighbors.

Friday's storm chances aren't until late in the day with the chance of an isolated strong to severe storm.  

At this point, the Storm Prediction Center has our region in a marginal risk for severe storms (1 of 5). By the weekend, it will again be unsettled with more showers and storms. We remain weather alert-free, but we'll keep you posted.

Here's your 7-day forecast:

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CBS News Philadelphia

Thursday: Sunny. High 90, Low 68.

Friday: NEXT Weather Alert for heat. High 97, Low 73.

Saturday: P.m. thunderstorm. High 92, Low 78.

Sunday: Shower, thunderstorms. High 87, Low 73.

Monday: Sun returns. High 91, Low 74.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 96, Low 75.

Wednesday: Scattered storms. High 90, Low 73.

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