Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey in for Surprising Weather

Sure, it's September, but pretty soon, it won't feel like it in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The region is in for very surprising weather for the foreseeable future, according to reports from weather experts. I'm loving it, because I truly love warm weather, but I feel for my friends who want relief from the heat. It can be miserable to be in this kind of heat without air conditioning, not to mention unsafe. So, buckle up for the next few weeks, and get ready for some sizzling temperatures.

According to the weather experts at Weather.com, surprising summer-like weather will be in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey at least through the next two weeks. Looking at the upcoming forecast through Sept. 23, the region will have highs in the 80s for almost the entire period, with only some of those days falling into the upper-70s instead. Right now, the hottest day on the forecast is Saturday, Sept. 14, when temperatures are projected to get into the upper-80s in Philadelphia and throughout much of the region. Wilmington, Delaware's hottest day coming up is also, Saturday, Sept. 14, when it's projected to be 85. For Jersey City, New Jersey, the hottest day is also the 14th, with temperatures in the mid-80s. The National Weather Service also projects surprising, "warmer than normal" temperatures in the region for at least the next two weeks.

So, get out that bikini again. I know I will. I actually really hope it stays warm for Halloween, which I know is quite a long time from now. But, I remember last year, where I live, is was pretty cold for Halloween, and I felt bad for all the little kids who had to wear coats over their costumes when they went trick-or-treating.

With it being hot, keep in mind some basic heat safety tips. Ready.gov notes that "Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death." So, it's something to take seriously.

The Red Cross says to prevent heat illness, some tips include drinking enough water, avoiding "sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks" and drinking snacks or a sports drink if you're sweating a lot, "to replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat." They add that when it gets into the 90s, fans might not be enough of a cooling agent to prevent heat-related illness. "Taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off," they suggest. So, drink up, stay safe and enjoy this last bit of summer, if heat is your thing.