6 Straight Days Of Extreme Heat Ahead: 'Virtually No Relief' In Sight

A heat wave has descended upon the region, bringing "very hot" and humid conditions through early next week. It could feel as hot as 105 degrees Saturday with the heat index, the National Weather Service says.

An excessive heat warning is in place in Eastern Pennsylvania through Monday, but that doesn't mean the heat will exactly cease then.

In fact, forecasters are not sure exactly when we can expect relief from 90-degree temperatures and high humidity. Six straight days of 90-degree temperatures are in the forecast, with conditions in the upper 80s expect late next week.

"With no strong pushes of cool air from Canada on the horizon, people from the mid-Atlantic to the Deep South can expect virtually no relief from the high heat and humidity," according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Kyle Elliott.

Over the weekend, temperatures will be in the upper 90s and in some areas won't drop below 80 degrees at night. Heat index values will be between 100 and 105 on Saturday.

The potential for heat-related health issues will be high, forecasters with the NWS warned.

"The multiple days of excessive heat will greatly affect those who are attending outdoor activities, especially events with large groups of people that are gathering in the direct sun," the excessive heat warning said.

People planning to spend time outside should ensure they are drinking a lot of water and staying in the shade as much as possible. Never leave pets or children in cars, and check up on elderly relatives and neighbors.

Here is the forecast:

Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 6 to 15 mph.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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