Heat Wave Kills Two In Philadelphia; Excessive Temperatures To Continue Sunday

Two people in Philadelphia have been reported dead as a result of extreme heat. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the victims of the heat-related deaths are two women, one 67 and the other 82. Their identities were not released, but the report said both women suffered from cardiovascular disease and died Saturday.

Dangerously high temperatures will continue Sunday. An excessive heat warning is in place across the region through 9 p.m. Sunday. With the heat index, it could feel as hot as 108 on Sunday.

The afternoon and early evening will be the hottest part of the day. Some thunderstorms could approach the region, bringing some relief Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

"This multiple day excessive heat event has increased the risk for heat-related health issues, especially for the elderly and for those with chronic health problems such as lung and heart disease," the excessive heat warning says.

Highs in the 90s linger through the week, with 80s predicted on Saturday.

Here is the forecast:

Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.