Extreme heat covered Philadelphia over the weekend

The extreme heat that reached the Philadelphia region over the weekend was very dangerous and affected the daily activities of citizens who took precautionary measures to avoid fatal consequences.

The National Meteorological Service has also issued an excessive heat warning for all neighborhoods in Philadelphia, New York, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Health authorities recommended that people stay in cool places and be aware of pets and adults.

The high-temperature forecast for Friday was 97 degrees, the forecast for Saturday 101 and the forecast for Sunday 100, but it felt 115 degrees.

The last time 100 degrees were seen in Philadelphia was in 2012. There were two days when temperatures reached 100 degrees that year and also in 2011.

The weekend will be the most dangerous moment due to the cumulative heat effect. It is suggested to stay in places with air conditioning or a fan with an open windows, be aware of the elderly, take special care with pets and use sunscreen.

The highest temperatures will occur from noon to 6:00 in the afternoon. Isolated storms and tropical rains could appear and power outages could occur.

The city of Philadelphia issued the first summer heat health emergency, joining other communities in the area, including Camden, Mercer, Montgomery and Wilmington counties, in launching initiatives to help people most susceptible to heat.

"We urge the public to visit older friends, family, and neighbors to ensure that air conditioners or fans are working and that homes are properly ventilated," said Dr. Thomas Farley, Health Commissioner of Philadelphia.

"In a heatwave, most of the victims are elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions," Farley said.

The National Meteorological Service said that heat is responsible for more deaths each year than any other weather event.

The average temperature for this time of year is 87 degrees, well above the average until the beginning of next week.