Weather Authority: Intense heat ramps up over the weekend; heat watch issued

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia and surrounding counties can expect oppressive heat to impact the region over the next several days. 

The heatwave will ramp up on Saturday and Sunday as conditions will continue to climb into the 90-degree range. 

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Temperatures on Sunday will feel close to 100 degrees in most areas. The National Weather Service has issued a preemptive excessive heat watch from Sunday until Tuesday.

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SATURDAY: Sunny, hot. High: 95, Low: 72

SUNDAY: Sunny, steamy. High: 97, Low: 73

MONDAY: Oppressive heat. High: 99, Low: 77

TUESDAY: Hot, p.m. storm. High: 95, Low: 77

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