Eightyseven at ac airport. Only good thing if you are wondering why we dont have an excessive heat warning dew points are in the 60s in philadelphia, allentown, reading. Our actual feels like temperatures running a degree or two above actual temperature and that is why it is in the quite hot enough to warrant warrants or advisories. The it is hottest day of this particular stretch, were talking about 94 degrees our high so far. Over weekend 91, 93 respectively. We will give today a run for its money tomorrow and then some changes. We will tell but that with the seven day forecast in a bit. Back inside to you. Thanks, kate. We are less than six weeks from the popes visit to philadelphia. As the city gears up for is what expect to be a once in a lifetime event, were taking a closer look at how it will affect those who live and work within the security zones. Eyewitness News Reporter greg argos is live at south broad street, to explain, greg. Reporter jessica, were on the 23rd story of th
The light southwesterly wind helping to bring in more humidity and the wind picks up a bit at 1 00 this afternoon. Thats when we hit the 90 degree mark for the third day in a row. Neighborhood by neighborhood forecast which well show you which areas will stay cooler than the 909 degree mark when im back in ten minutes. Right now we take a lack at traffic, first alert for traffic with katy zachry. Thank you, bill. Taking a live look at our updates right now. We just got word that there is on 95 southbound a disabled vehicle in the righthand lane as you approach cottman avenue. There didnt seem to be any delays, just tapping the brakes as you approach it. Disabled tractortrailer right around cottman avenue as youre headed on 95 southbound. Taking a live look outside, south of that scene, this is right near the betsy ross bridge where we can see traffic is picking up. Its around the 6 00 a. M. Actually 5 30. Im getting ahead of myself. We are seeing more cars on the roads, no delays on 95
Youll see sunshine. That will warm us into the 90s this afternoon. Well look at the weekend forecast when im back in ten minutes. Right new, katy zachry has your first alert traffic. Thats right. Bill. For drivers on 95 southbound approaching cottman avenue theres still a disabled vehicle youre going to have to slow for. On our map in the red approaching this scene, drivers are slowing considerably, once you get around it, you should be fine. Near cottman avenue theres a lane restriction. The drive times on 76 westbound between the vine and the blue route, it will take you 12 minutes to go that stretch. Moving into new jersey, taking a look at 295 at route 70, this is in cherry hill. No accidents. Everything running smoothly. Things are looking good in new jersey as they have been in delaware. The area bridges, the ben,c th bet betsy, the tacony palmyra, the Commodore Barry, all looking good. Today, a judge decides if this philadelphia woman will stand trial for the attempted murder o
Even some embedded moisture moving across that region at this hour. So lets talk about whats ahead. One more 90degree day. Then were tracking a bit of a turn. An unsettled pattern that moves in later this week and temperatures falling back into the 80s. Well talk about the details guys with the full and exclusive accuweather forecast. Well send it back inside to you erin. Good idea to keep those mini electric fans handy. I like that. Thanks melissa. A huge crowd braved the heat to catch app free concert stevie wonder. He will be back in town october 7th at the wells fargo center. Sarah bloomquist was with that crowd and shell have a live report coming up at 5 00. Looking forward to that. After a tough winter many of us vowed not to complain when the america key went in the opposite direction. However this most recent stretch of hot weather can prove heat can impact our memories. Chad pradelli continues our coverage at eakins oval. Hey there, chad. Reporter hey, erin. Certainly steamy a
Delaware, new jersey, and philadelphia. Warming up with less wind during the day today. Into the low 70s. This is typical for this time of year. 73 is the normal high for philadelphia. 72 this afternoon. Low 70s for the suburbs and 73 in new jersey. Less wind than yesterday. Its still breezy at the shore. Winds will be dying down during the day. The surf and rip currents, thats a risk today. Tomorrow and over the weekend well see much less wave activity. Improving conditions there. Lehigh valley and delaware, sunny skies, less wind. And 70s. With the low humidity, it will stay comfortable all day long. Take you through the day hour by hour to show how quickly the temperatures climb when im back in just a few minutes. First, Jessica Boyington has your first alert traffic. Thank you. To start on the schuylkill expressway, our cameras around 30th, a second ago i saw some of the construction vehicles leave the scene. They may be clearing early. The schuylkills westbound side is completely