On Tuesday, the heat turns up even more with high temperatures across the region likely in the mid-upper 90s. The forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in Philadelphia is for a high of 98 degrees, which would tie the record for both days.

Strong storms dumped heavy rain across parts of the Philadelphia area early Thursday afternoon. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect through 6:30 p.m. with more rain and storms on the way.

A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey as flash flooding hits both states. The National Weather Service posted flash flood warnings along parts of the Northeast urban corridor stretching from the Washington-Baltimore region north through Philadelphia,