AccuWeather: Hot and humid start to the week in the Philadelphia region

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We're tracking our first possible heat wave of the year early this week with temperatures in the mid 90s into midweek.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and warm, low 66.

MONDAY: Sunny, hot and humid, high 95. This would break the record of 94 set back in 1962.

TUESDAY: Record tying warmth with sunny skies, high 97. This would tie the record of 97 set back in 1962.

An isolated shower or storm can't be ruled out through the afternoon/evening mainly northwest of I-95.

WEDNESDAY: Hot and very humid, high 96. With a cold front approaching from the west we'll watch for scattered showers and storms.

THURSDAY: A few showers early may linger well south of the city. Otherwise, it's much cooler with breaks of sun, high 70.

FRIDAY: Easterly wind helps lock in more clouds than sun, high 66.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers possible, high 69.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers possible, high 72.