Limerick Weekend 'Code Red' Forecast: Heat Index Rises Over 100

LIMERICK, PA — Historically hot weather could be on the way to the Limerick-Royersford-Spring City area and region this weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, the heat index value could rise over 100, with daily highs in the mid to upper 90s.

Here's the full weekend forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

A "Code Red" weather warning has been issued for the region from noon on Saturday through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Code Red is issued when the heat could be hazardous to human health.

The Montgomery County Health Department issued the following tips to help residents beat the heat:

• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
• If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed during the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day
• Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home
• Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building if available, if not, seek rest in the shade
• Most of the Senior Adult Activity Centers (SAACs) are air-conditioned, as are malls and libraries
• For general hot weather and heat exhaustion/stroke information, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website here: https://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/