Flash flooding and damaging storms have become a “life-threatening situation” Sunday night as the extreme heat lets up. Overnight, expect showers and storms. The National Weather Service issued an Emergency Alert to people’s phones in Philadelphia saying that the flash flood threat is a “dangerous and life-threatening situation” that will last until at least 3 a.m. People are being urged not to leave their home unless they are fleeing flooding or under an evacuation order, according to the alert. Flash Flood Warning including Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Wilmington DE until 3:00 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/5dmhOd8SNE— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 6, 2026 Monday there is a flood alert for on and off thunderstorms and showers, but a few sunny breaks are possible as well. Much cooler, with highs around 80. Skies are mostly cloudy for Tuesday, with a passing shower or storm. The risk for flooding and severe weather is less on Tuesday, and some sunny breaks are possible as well. Highs around 80 degrees. Wednesday is partly cloudy, and dry. Highs in the middle 80’s. An isolated storm possible Thursday afternoon, otherwise, partly cloudy and warm. Highs in the upper 80’s. Back to 90 by Friday, with a risk for storms in the afternoon. Saturday is seasonably warm, in the upper 80’s, with a slight risk for a passing storm. This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less