Philadelphia experienced near-record heat with temperatures reaching 90 degrees, tying or breaking previous records set in 1974 and 1888. The city saw its first 90-degree day in April since 2009, with other locations also hitting the 90-degree mark. Record highs were matched in Reading, PA, dating back to 1899. The heatwave is expected to continue with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s.
As of 4 PM Thursday, both Philadelphia and Reading have tied their record highs for May 2nd of 89° set in 2010 and 1899 respectively. #PAwx
RECORD HEAT 89 in Philadelphia and Reading ties the record highs for this date. Philadelphia's record dates back to 2010, but Reading's dates all the way back to 1899! A reality check that it is only early May sets in for tomorrow and the weekend. https://t.co/zRyj7e1hRv
As of 4PM, #Philadelphia has officially hit 89°...which means we've TIED yet another record this week!! #Reading, PA has also tied their record high of 89° set back in 1899. @6abc #PAwx
🔥🌡️A warm day is on tap with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s expected. While some records look out of reach, a few could be in jeopardy, with the forecasted high at Philly and Trenton just 1 degree short of the record. #NJwx #MDwx #DEwx #PAwx https://t.co/qw1gsr31ih
Record-setting heat: Philadelphia hit its first 90-degree day in April since 2009. https://t.co/hi4VevzHnK
HIGHS TODAY Allentown broke their record by 2 degrees and Philadelphia tied it. Several other inland locations joined the 90 degree club. https://t.co/zyuQ19c5tR
PHILLY HITS FIRST 90°! Not only did we hit 90° today for the first time this year, but 90° also ties today’s record high temp set in 1974. https://t.co/2L1luYG6wu
APRIL HEAT As of 5pm we have officially recorded our first 90 degree day of 2024 in Philadelphia. This doesn't usually happen until the end of May. Wide range of temperatures tomorrow across the region with a backdoor cold front nearby. https://t.co/VEoXmcreXF
It’s official 🌡️ 90° at 3:15 today PHL #Philadelphia ties old record set in 1974 and 1888 @CBSPhiladelphia
We have shorts weather in the city! With high temperatures climbing toward 90 degrees, @katebilo says Philadelphia will see near-record heat Monday. Stay cool! https://t.co/ZQn4RKgSPV
wait wait wait it's gonna be 90 DEGREES on Monday in Philly??? what