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UPDATE – DANGEROUS HEAT WARNING – JULY 1-5

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS HEAT WARNING FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR OUR AREA FROM JULY 1ST THROUGH THE 5TH:

• There are no significant changes to the forecast from the previous briefing. 
• There remains a SLIGHT Risk (level 2 out of 5) of severe thunderstorms for both Friday and Saturday.

There have been no significant changes to the forecast regarding the dangerous stretch of heat through Saturday. While there is a risk of isolated thunderstorms on Friday, the coverage and probability of thunderstorms is anticipated to be greater on Saturday and Sunday.

  A prolonged stretch of very hot and humid conditions will result in dangerous heat will continue across the region through the July 4th holiday weekend. Please see the updated briefing attached for details.

The experimental NWS HeatRisk website is designed to forecast heat related impacts.  An extreme risk is projected for Friday and Saturday.

For the latest forecast please visit www.weather.gov/phi.

 A prolonged stretch of very hot and humid conditions will result in dangerous heat across the region during the second half of this week and right into the July 4th holiday weekend. An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for most of our area, with areas currently not included likely having a heat related watch, advisory, or warning as we get a little closer.

  Here are the key messages for the upcoming dangerous heat:

1. High temperatures Wednesday through Saturday around 95-105° for most areas (hottest days look to be Thursday and Friday), then some cooling mainly on Sunday. Overnight low temperatures only dropping into the mid 70s to low 80s will offer little to no relief.
2. Heat index values are forecast to be between 100-110° Wednesday through Saturday, with the heat starting to ease some by Sunday.
3. Some thunderstorms will be possible mostly during the afternoon and evening of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If they occur, they will offer some local relief.
4. The combination of very hot and humid conditions (near record-breaking) for multiple consecutive days can result in heat-related illnesses, especially for the elderly and the young.

  The experimental NWS HeatRisk website designed to forecast heat related impacts. An extreme risk is likely Friday and Saturday.