Philadelphia weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for region

PHILADELPHIA – Forecasters say sizzling heat on Wednesday could help spawn pop-up thunderstorms that could turn severe.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that covers the entire region, including Philadelphia and its immediate suburbs.

Temperatures on Wednesday soared into the 80s with increased humidity to create favorable conditions for the possibility of some late-day storms.

Any severe weather is expected to happen during the afternoon or early evening, according to forecasters.

The risk of severe weather will also likely be present on Thursday, as forecasters expect conditions to be even hotter and more humid. 

A sunny and warm Friday will set the tone for the weekend, and temps will continue to climb into the 90s on both Saturday and Sunday.

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