News about heat wave, Pacific Northwest

Did you know that the NWS has different heat stress indicators or “tools” to help you plan for hot weather? To learn more about these tools go to weather.gov/heat #NIHHIS #HeatSafety pic.twitter.com/hWXC6zWJW2

Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain #WeatherReady. weather.gov/safety/during #NIHHIS #HeatSafety pic.twitter.com/fg9numfmo4

As the sun is setting for the day, temperatures are beginning to fall across the region. Therefore, we can confirm that the new high temperature records for May 2nd are 90 degrees for both Philadelphia and Reading. #PAwx pic.twitter.com/wB0AGucm2v

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