AccuWeather Alert: Heat index topping 100 degrees this weekend in Philadelphia region

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We're tracking dangerous heat this weekend with highs in the upper 90s and heat indices topping 100 degrees.

SATURDAY: Sunny, very hot and humid with a pop-up thunderstorm around, high 97. The combination of the heat and humidity will make it feel as hot as 102.

SUNDAY: Another scorcher with sunshine and a few more clouds, high 97. This would tie the record high temperature for this day. It's also another humid day, which will bring heat index values in the range of 100-105. A cold front approaches from the west, which could trigger scattered downpours and gusty thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.

MONDAY: Partly sunny and breezy with a thunderstorm possible, high 90.

TUESDAY: The humidity finally breaks! It's still warm under mostly sunny skies, high 90.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny, hot and more humid, high 94.

THURSDAY: Clouds, some sun with a shower or thunderstorm possible, high 88.

FRIDAY: One of the coolest days in a while! Enjoy the clouds and sun, high 84.