Heat Advisory Issued In Hatboro-Horsham

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory with excessive heat returning Wednesday.

The heat advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the National Weather Service of Mount Holly said.

On Wednesday, temperatures could reach the mid-to upper 90s with heat index values nearing 100, according to NWS forecasters.

Storms could also develop Wednesday afternoon, forecasters said. The primary threats are damaging winds, localized flooding, and tornadoes.

Forecasters are warning that the hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness.

People are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay indoors with air conditioning and out of the sun if possible, and check up on family and friends.

This is the forecast for the week from the National Weather Service of Mount Holly for the Philadelphia region:

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 pm and 2 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 69. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 8 am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low of around 62.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 91.