AccuWeather: Intense heat and storm threat for the 4th of July

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Another 100-degree day on the 4th of July, followed by severe storms to end the day. There will also be more storms Sunday.

SATURDAY (4TH OF JULY): Sunny, hot, and humid for much of the day before storms develop late afternoon into evening. High of 101. Feels more like 108. We will need to be on guard for vivid lightning, strong winds, and torrential rain before and around the fireworks. Another great day to stay indoors as much as you can.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny with t'storms firing up again by midday. The airmass is very juicy, and there could be localized heavy rain. High of 92.

MONDAY: It remains active with scattered downpours. Much cooler with a high of 83. The risk for widespread flash flooding is high!

TUESDAY: It stays unsettled and muggy with more clouds than sun. The risk of downpours and flooding still exists. high 84.

WEDNESDAY: Clouds, some sun, high 85.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny and seasonable, high 89.