Very humid weather in Philadelphia with mix of sun and clouds on Saturday; stray storm possible
After Friday's record-breaking and stifling heat, we cool down on Saturday. However, that cooldown will be deceptive because although it will be 10 degrees cooler in the upper 80s, the humidity will still be very high. Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds with isolated afternoon showers and storms.
On Sunday, a disturbance will roll past, bringing isolated early morning showers or storms. However, it will be later in the day and evening, so we'll need to keep an eye on the sky.
Widespread showers and storms are likely to develop between 3 and 5 p.m., moving west to east. Tropical downpours with several inches of rain are possible under any thunderstorms, leading to localized flash flooding.
There is also a lower-end severe weather threat with any storm, including damaging winds and large hail. Power outages, downed trees and travel delays are possible.
Monday through Wednesday, another heat wave takes hold, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and heat indices of 100 degrees and above. Heat alerts are likely early next week.
Thursday, there is a chance of showers and storms, which will end the heat. It is also the start of a cooler-than-average stretch of days between July 31 and Aug. 4.
Stay with the NEXT Weather Team for the latest updates to prepare for any storm, flood and heat threats where you live.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Saturday: Partly sunny. High 88, Low 72.
Sunday: Scattered storms. High 86, Low 73.
Monday: Sunny, hot. High 94, Low 74.
Tuesday: Sunny, hot. High 97, Low 76.
Wednesday: Very hot. High 96, Low 77.
Thursday: Chance of storms. High 84, Low 76.
Friday: Chance of storms. High 82, Low 68.
