Heat Advisories for Detroit, Philadelphia, and Rochester

news image
Special Stories
5 Jul 2019 6:49 AM
July's heat and humidity will be extra steamy today (Friday) in portions of the Northeast and Great Lakes. A Heat Advisory has been issued for areas around Detroit, Philadelphia and Rochester. High temperatures will be upper 80s to near 90, with the heat index well into the 90s. For Detroit and Pontiac, high temperatures will be in the lower 90s this afternoon. The heat index will climb into the middle and upper 90s. https://twitter.com/NWSDetroit/status/1147043023492018182 An offshore flow from the west and southwest will allow heat to build along Lake Ontario this afternoon (Friday). High temperatures around Rochester will reach to the upper 80s to 90. The heat index will hit the uncomfortable middle 90s. https://twitter.com/NWSBUFFALO/status/1147068865869803521 With high temperatures around 90 and dew points of 70 to 75, the heat index may hit the century point around Philadelphia. https://twitter.com/NWS_MountHolly/status/1147063432321142784 The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check in on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels
All Weather News
More
Hurricane Center Monitoring Florida for Tropical Development

Hurricane Center Monitoring Florida for Tropical Development

Residents and visitors to the Southeast will

30 Jun 2025 10:00 PM
Barry Makes Landfall, Watching Flossie Next

Barry Makes Landfall, Watching Flossie Next

While the Eastern Pacific has made most of th

30 Jun 2025 9:40 PM
Severe Storms For the East Coast Through Tuesday

Severe Storms For the East Coast Through Tuesday

Frontal systems have been crossing the northe

30 Jun 2025 9:00 PM
Severe Weather Threat Continues in the Midwest

Severe Weather Threat Continues in the Midwest

It has been an active, severe season across t

30 Jun 2025 9:00 PM
Extreme Heat Continues Out West

Extreme Heat Continues Out West

An upper-level ridge is building into the Des

30 Jun 2025 6:45 PM
Where Rain Could Dampen Holiday Travel Plans

Where Rain Could Dampen Holiday Travel Plans

AAA is expecting over 70 million travelers to

30 Jun 2025 3:00 PM
Thunderstorms Possible in the Southeast Overnight

Thunderstorms Possible in the Southeast Overnight

SOUTHEAST - Strong thunderstorms have develop

28 Jun 2025 2:40 AM