Neighborhoods right now mainly seeing some 60s. Philadelphia, 65. Lehigh valley, 61. And delaware also in the mid 60s. However, everything is improving nicely as the day progresses. I am certainly looking forward to that. Along the shoreline it looks like cape may is at 64. Somers point also in the mid 60s. Mays landing one degree warmer at 65 for you. Rip current outlook is moderate. Ted and i talk about that often because of course that is dangerous. Do not swim alone. National Weather Service does advice a flotation device if youre going out and swim with a buddy. Current temperatures mainly in the 60s. Lots of sunshine. Those clouds are starting to dissipate. For today well keep it fantastic. And the better news is humidity is going to be low. Were seeing a northeasterly wind. But by tomorrow a little bit of a southerly push. That means higher humidity, so a little bit more muggy. Look at these temperatures for the lehigh valley. The average, 89 degrees. Lots of sunshine. This icon
Fact that we have got the heat building in, we also have those dew points up, enough so that its going to feel hotter than it truly is. Thats why we are under a first alert. We will talk more about that first alert and how long its going to last for us. Thats coming up in just a few minutes. We will see you shortly. Thank you, krystal. We are two days away from the Democratic National convention here in philadelphia and center city is certainly ready for the convention. Visitors, state flags are flying along south prod street headed towards the Wells Fargo Center. Closer to city hall this colorful art project adorns the median on broad street, president ial quotes cover fencing and we have all seen the decorated donkeys around town. Drew smith is live at the Wells Fargo Center this morning, he has got a heads up for us on everything happening there today, tomorrow and the week ahead. Drew. Reporter thats right, rosemary. This is the calm before the convention. Right now some people sta
Day continues. Our first alert meteorologists have issued a first alert for today and its going to last through tuesday. So why do we issue a first alert . Because we have this dangerous heat thats going to be with us and again of course you will definitely want to et keep your time outside limited, drink plenty of water, keep pets indoors and, again, just play it safe and play it cool. Lets get more from first alert meteorologist krystal klei, she is a new member of our first alert weather team. Very glad to be here but not too excited about this first alert. It is again for the dangerous heat. I know weve been there done that but were doing it again this weekend. This is what were looking at, pennsylvania as well as new jersey aside from the shore and delaware all under this first alert for the dangerous heat. What were looking at is from now through tuesday this to remain in effect. Long stretch of days where were looking at temperatures mid upper 90s, feel like temperatures, check
No wireorries. As the low moves eastward so will the cloud. Ill give it by 11 00 a. M. , certainly by noon well see improvement. You can always follow us on social media, twitter and facebook for more updates. Ted, back to you. Happening today, philadelphia will launch the Schuylkill River Trail Watch Program. Nbc10s Monique Braxton is live near the trail where there has been a recent uptick in crimes against runners, walkers and cyclists, monique. Reporter hey there, ted. The Schuylkill River Trail Watch Program kicks off officially in about an hour and a half at this park that you see just over my shoulder. Its all about adding an extra set of eyes and ears to a part of the city thats already been hit by crime. Last month police were called to the trail for two separate incidents. Each time someone saw a man performing a lewd act. One person was arrested, but another person got away. Emergency mile markers have now been posted. Should something happen, victims would be able to let po
Last half hour we would like to introduce krystal klei to you this morning. Its her first day on the air at nbc 10. You came to us from texas, you are originally from arizona. So this heat is right up your alley, but come wintertime yeah. So i feel like maybe i accidentally brought the heat and im apology for that. I will say, yes, im very used to dealing with this kind of heat, the humidity is making it rough even for myself. Thats what we have got today. The hot humid conditions, those temperatures going to feel uncomfortable as we get into the afternoon, in fact, dangerous at some points notice afternoon thanks to that feel like company. We have a first alert that will continue through tuesday. We are not just talking your weekend, we talking monday and tuesday of your next week as well due to those temperatures feeling like 100 to 105 degrees in parts of philadelphia and surrounding areas. This is what we can expect as we move forward. Storms are in the forecast, scattered chances