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First Heat Wave of Season Expected This Week

The season's first heat wave is expected to hit Philadelphia starting Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

It looks like it will be time to crank up the air conditioner before the week is over with several days of hot and humid weather in the Philadelphia forecast.

The season's first heat wave is expected to begin Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

High temperatures Thursday through Sunday will be around 90 with a heat index in the 90 to 95 range each afternoon as humidity is factored in.

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The temperature will be near record high on Friday, according to Accuweather.


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