Sticky, thick humidity is blanketing the Philadelphia region and causing heat indexes that could reach the low 100s through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms could also pass through the region, bringing a risk of flash flooding.
Philadelphia heat advisory this week
The NWS has issued a heat advisory in the area through 8 p.m. Saturday, warning of heat index values up to 103 degrees.
The weather service warns that heat illnesses could be
an impact of high heat and humidity, with little relief during the evening hours.
Amid brutal heat and humidity, the city has issued a Code Red for unhoused individuals in the city.
Outreach workers will be distributing water and ice and are encouraging people to call the outreach team at 215.232.1984 if they see someone in need.
How hot will it be in Philadelphia this week?
Forecasts show temperatures reaching highs in the 90s throughout the remainder of the week, in addition to isolated thunderstorms, fog and showers.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Heat advisory, code red issued in Philly amid heat, humidity
