The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for greater Glenside and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 17.

Montgomery County officials have issued a “Code Red” Hot Weather Emergency on Tuesday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, and Wednesday from 11:00am to 6:00pm.

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

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The NWS’ seven-day forecast is below:

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

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