Alert: Extreme Heat Watch issued ahead of July 4th holiday

The first prolonged stretch of dangerous heat of the summer is expected to arrive just in time for the holiday week.

An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening for much of the Philadelphia region, South Jersey, Delaware, and surrounding areas.

Heat index values could climb as high as 105° to 110°, with the most dangerous conditions expected Thursday and Friday. One of the biggest concerns is that overnight temperatures will only fall into the 70s, and in some areas near 80°, giving little relief and increasing the risk of heat-related illness over several days.

If you have outdoor plans for the Fourth of July, now is the time to start planning ahead.

A few reminders:
Drink plenty of water—even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

Check on older family members, neighbors, and anyone without reliable cooling.

Make sure pets have plenty of fresh water and never leave children or animals in a parked car—even for a minute.

I’ll continue to keep you updated as we fine-tune just how hot it gets and whether this watch is upgraded to warnings later this week. Stay cool and stay weather aware!

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Weekend Forecast June 27 and 28, 2026

Have a great weekend!

Saturday

Showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph. 

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Daily Forecast June 26, 2026

Have a great Friday !

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Areas of fog. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 68

Daily Forecast June 25, 2026

Have a great Thursday!

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. 

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65

Daily Forecast June 23, 2026

Have a great Tuesday!

Tuesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Daily Forecast June 20 and 21, 2026

Have a great weekend!

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. 

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. 

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Sunday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible

Daily Forecast June 19, 2026

Have a great Friday!

Friday

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 62

Daily Forecast June 18, 2026

Have a great Thursday! We could see severe weather this afternoon

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph