Code Red Hot Weather Emergency Declared In Eastern Montco

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —Montgomery County has declared a Code Red hot weather emergency through Tuesday evening due to the severe heat in the Philadelphia region.

Temperatures will reach the upper 90s and the heat index will be over 100 on Tuesday, peaking at around 105 in parts of the Philadelphia suburbs Tuesday.

"Such conditions can be deadly, and residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and illness," Montgomery County Commissioners said.

In Montgomery County, residents are urged to check on the most vulnerable residents, particularly those with severe medical conditions.

Lower-income homes, individuals experiencing partial or full-time homelessness, infants and children, the elderly, and physical laborers are particularly at risk.

Cooling shelters and more resources are available on the PA 2-1-1 website.

Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for Tuesday:

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 78. South wind around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent

Patch Staff Writer Justin Heinze contributed to this story