Code Red Hot Weather Emergency Declared In Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — With severe heat moving into the Delaware Valley to kick off the week, Montgomery County has declared a Code Red hot weather emergency through Tuesday evening.

Temperatures will reach the upper 90s and the heat index will be over 100 on both Monday and 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 a statement.

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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 the coming days:

Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
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. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

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