An excessive heat warning will be in effect for parts of the area Sunday afternoon into Monday night.
The warning will be in effect for the following counties from 12 p.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday:
- New Castle County
- Mercer County
- Gloucester County
- Camden County
- Northwestern Burlington County
- Delaware County
- Philadelphia
- Eastern Chester County
- Eastern Montgomery County
- Lower Bucks County
An excessive heat warning means a combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. You should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on elderly people. Young children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles under any circumstances.
Temperatures will be in the mid-90’s Sunday and Monday while the heat index will be 100 to 105 degrees Sunday and around 100 degrees Monday.
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Due to the excessive heat, the PCA Heatline will be activated from noon to midnight Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. You can call the Heatline at 215-765-9040.
