Some relief from the heat on Friday in Philadelphia, chance for showers into the weekend
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For the first time in nine days, Friday will bring below-normal temperatures with highs in the mid or low 80s under mostly cloudy skies in the Philadelphia region. (The normal high is 88 in Philadelphia.)
Along with the cloud cover will be scattered showers and storms throughout the day, bringing occasional rounds of heavy rain through at least Saturday evening.
For Friday, expect a high around 80 across much of the region, and 83 degrees in the city.
Totals of 2 to 4 inches of rain aren't out of the question across the area, leading to a chance of flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning effective until 6:15 p.m. for several South Jersey counties including Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland and Ocean.
Most of the area is under a flood watch through Saturday afternoon.
What time is the Phillies game today, and will it rain at Citizens Bank Park?
Friday night we also have the Phillies at home against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park. There will be scattered showers around the area, and if thunderstorms are around at gametime (first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m.) expect some delays.
We will monitor storms and the Phillies' plans and keep you updated.
Expect more rain on Saturday through the day, clearing late. It will be a little warmer, with a high of 87 degrees.
By Sunday, we rebound back to the 90s, and early next week the high temperature could approach the upper 90s, prompting a NEXT Weather Alert for Monday and Tuesday.
By Tuesday, it could feel as hot as 106 degrees with the heat and humidity combined.
The next heat wave shouldn't be quite as long, with a brief cooldown expected on Thursday after another cold front on Wednesday, which brings another round of showers and storms.
Philadelphia averages 30 90-degree days each year and we have already seen 18 90-degree days this year. Moreover, most of our hot season is still ahead of us. This is also our eighth consecutive month of above-average temperatures.
The last time Philadelphia had a run of eight or more days of 90 degrees or higher was in 2022, when 10 consecutive days occurred (Aug. 2 – Aug. 11).
It could be much worse though. On Thursday, Phoenix hit 115 degrees, breaking the daily record and continuing the streak of 10 consecutive days of highs 110 degrees or greater. It also marked the 24th day this year with a high of 110 degrees or higher and the 53rd day so far with a high of 100 degrees or more.
Stay with the NEXT Weather Alert Team for the latest updates on the heat and the storms.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Friday: High of 83, low of 73, showers and storms
Saturday: High of 88, low of 73, a few storms
Sunday: High of 94, low of 74, turning hot
Monday: High of 96, low of 75, NEXT Weather Alert for heat
Tuesday: High of 97, low of 77, NEXT Weather Alert for heat
Wednesday: High of 94, low of 78, scattered storms
Thursday: High of 86, low of 73, mostly sunny