The Montgomery County Commissioners have declared a “Code Red” Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The declaration has been issued on Friday, July 5 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday, July 6 from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is declared when the heat index is expected to be at or above 100°F for two hours or more.

From the county’s press release:

Such conditions can be deadly, and residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and illness. 

Those especially at risk are lower income households, individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, rural communities, residents in urbanized areas, infants and children, older adults, laborers, people with chronic medical conditions, those who take certain medications, and athletes. Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting.

The NWS’ seven-day forecast for greater Glenside is below:

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

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