It's mostly been a cool and rainy pattern across the Northeast as of late. I'm sure many residents couldn't tell you the last weekend it did not rain! Now, Mother Nature looks to flip the switch, with the chance of widespread record-breaking heat as we get into next week.

Hot Temperatures

As a sampler, we'll watch the thermometer rise across these areas on Thursday. A heat advisory remains in effect for the Philadelphia, Boston, Hartford, and Albany metros. The heat index values could reach nearly 100 degrees.

Thursday's cold front will cool temperatures a tad in the Northeast; however, a strong high-pressure pattern builds in by early next week, causing temperatures to soar.

Record highs will be likely for parts of the Northeast starting Sunday and lasting through at least Tuesday of next week!

With the added humidity levels, this heat will become dangerous, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable. The NWS's Heat Impacts product shows a widespread swath of Extreme heat impacts.

Remember, heat is the deadliest weather condition! Oftentimes, it is overlooked, but doing so in this case may create very dangerous situations. Be prepared!