Severe weather warning due to extreme heat and humidity

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team has declared weather alert days for Monday and Tuesday. The main impacts are high heat and humidity, leading to dangerous feels that can cause heat-related illness, but stronger storms are also possible.

A WARNING OF EXCESSIVE HEAT applies to the counties of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York from Monday 12 noon to Tuesday 8 p.m. The perceived values ​​are between 105 and 110 degrees. HEAT WARNING applies to Mifflin and Juniata counties from Monday noon to Tuesday 8 p.m. Stay hydrated and find ways to cool down to avoid heat-related illness.

Monday and Tuesday afternoon until early evening, some showers and thunderstorms are possible again. The storms can cause damaging wind gusts and torrential rain on Monday. There is a Level 2 of 5 threat on Monday for areas north and northwest of Harrisburg. The rest of the area is a level 1 of 5 threat. The highest threat on Tuesday shifts further northwest, with a Level 2 of 5 Threat for Mifflin County. A Level 1 of 5 threat extends southeast, including Juniata, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland and Franklin counties. Small portions of Adams, York and Lancaster counties are also affected. Secure loose items outdoors before a storm develops. Seek shelter immediately if you hear thunder or see lightning.