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WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory Issued For Friday

The peak heat is expected Friday afternoon to early evening.

The National Weather Service is warning of extreme heat Friday.

A heat advisory is in place through the I-95 corridor, including the Philadelphia metro area. The heat advisory begins at noon and goes through 8 p.m.

Heat index values will reach the upper 90s, due to an increase in humidity. The peak heat is expected Friday afternoon to early evening, forecasters predict.

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The NWS recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat times. Also, drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Never leave pets or children in parked cars due to risk of heat stroke or death.

Find out what's happening in Upper Southamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The heat will linger through Saturday, according to Weather.com. By Sunday, temperatures should drop down into the 80s.

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