Philadelphia weather: More record-breaking heat expected on Thursday

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Philadelphia weather: Thursday forecast

FOX 29's Sue Serio has your Thursday forecast.

Another spring scorcher is on tap for Philadelphia on Thursday with record-breaking high temperatures for the second day in a row.

What we know:

Philadelphia broke an 85-year-old temperature record on Wednesday, besting the previous record of 88 degrees by reaching 92. 

Forecasters expect an almost identical weather day on Thursday with plenty of sunshine and record-breaking temps in the 90s. 

The record high for April 16 set back in 2002 is 90 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Record-setting heat on Wednesday

By the numbers:

Philadelphia wasn't the only place in our area that set a new record high temperature on Wednesday. 

Reading and Trenton also broke their previous record highs, reaching 89 and 88, respectively. 

Wilmington cracked the 90s, a new record, and Atlantic City tied its previous record of 90 degrees.

What's next:

Temperatures will take a step back ahead of the weekend, with highs forecasted to reach the 80s on Friday. 

Saturday will be a picture-perfect spring day across the region with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.

A cold front will push some showers into the area on Sunday and knock temperatures into the 50s by Monday.

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