It was extended into Philadelphia and southern Delaware County until 11 a.m.

A flash flood watch continues through 8 tonight in the same areas. Expect soggy conditions all day with temperatures in the 70s.

The bulk of the rainfall is moving out of the area.

Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches were forecast, with downpours easily taking the totals over the top end.

At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Chester County Airport had recorded 2.56 inches; Philadelphia International Airport was at 0.97 inch, with Brandywine Regional Airport about a half-inch having gone offline about 8 a.m., and Wings Field at 2.19 inches.

Sites over 2 inches by 10:30 a.m. included the Schuylkill River automated gauges, St. David’s, Media, Kennett Square, West Chester, Malvern, Downingtown, West Grove, East Norriton, Blue Bell and King of Prussia.

In many places, more rain fell in less than 12 hours than in all of August.

With the recent very dry conditions, the river is expected to see these crests, according to weather service hydrology: 3.8 feet at Pottstown, 11.4 feet at Norristown and 8.7 feet at Philadelphia.

Rainfall totals available at the MesoWest Precipitation Monitor. The weather service office at Mount Holly, N.J., which oversees the tri-state region, has yet to post totals.

The AccuWeather forecast continues to be heavy rain and thunderstorms likely Tuesday. Rainfall expectations have been bumped up a bit but are still generally 1 to 2 inches.

Expect unsettled and cooler conditions to continue Wednesday, with highs a few degrees cooler and chances of showers.

The weather service said this: “Low pressure meanders off the New Jersey coast on Wednesday as an upper trough lies west of the Appalachians. Bands of precip will rotate around the low back towards the Mainland, keeping showers likely in the forecast through most of the day.”

A couple of chilly overnights are expected.

After that, sunshine is expected Thursday with a high near 80 degrees and ditto for the next two days as temperatures creep up.

A proposal to give one-time bonus rebates to claimants of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program recently became effective when Gov. Tom Wolf signed the 2022-23 budget into law.

A one-time total of $140 million in federal relief money was added to the program.

Under the new law, Pennsylvanians who are approved for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2021 will receive an additional one-time bonus rebate equal to 70% of their original rebate amount.

This means the total amount a claimant will receive could be as much as $1,657.50, up from a previous maximum of $975.

“We want claimants of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to know that they do not need to take any additional action to receive their one-time bonus rebates,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said. “If you are a claimant who has already filed your application form for the 2021 claim year, the Department of Revenue will take care of everything on the back end to ensure you get the extra money you are entitled to. If you are an eligible Pennsylvanian who has not yet filed an application, there is still plenty of time to do so. The application deadline was recently extended to Dec. 31, 2022.”

The Department of Revenue anticipates that bonus rebates will start being mailed and sent via direct deposit in early September.

These are the key qualifications:

• Age 65 and older.

• Widows and widowers age 50 and older.

• Anyone with disabilities age 18 and older.

• The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners.

• The income limit is $15,000 annually for renters.

• Half of Social Security income is excluded.

Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in 2021 and meet all other eligibility criteria.

The department had these instructions:

As of mid-August, if you are a claimant who has already received your original rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2021, you will receive your additional bonus rebate in a one-time payment. The rebate will be delivered through the same method (check or direct deposit) that you elected on your original application form.

As of mid-August, if you are an eligible claimant whose 2021 rebate application is still being processed or an eligible claimant who has not yet submitted your 2021 rebate application form, you will receive a combined rebate (original plus bonus) in a one-time payment. You will receive your combined rebate through the same method you elected on your original application form (check or direct deposit).

The processing of rebates — and bonus rebates — will continue through the end of the year, as additional applications are received. The department will work as quickly as possible to ensure that applications are processed for payment in a timely manner.

If you are an eligible claimant who has already filed an application (PA-1000) for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2021, you do not need to take any further action. The Department of Revenue will take care of everything.

For eligible claimants who have not yet filed an application, you are encouraged to do so.

Eligible Pennsylvanians can do this online by visiting myPATH.pa.gov, the Department of Revenue’s online filing system. Submitting your application through myPATH is easy and does not require an account to be created.

Claimants may also find a paper application and instructions on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program by visiting www.revenue.pa.gov/ptrr.

Answers to other frequently asked questions about the one-time bonus rebates are available by visiting One-Time Bonus Rebates on the Department of Revenue’s website.

It’s free to apply for a rebate, and applicants are reminded that free assistance is available at hundreds of locations across the state, including Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices.

Applicants may also visit the department’s Online Customer Service Center to find helpful tips and answers to commonly asked questions about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Visit the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program page on the Department of Revenue’s website for more information on the program, including income limits and historical background.

Meanwhile, the northern halves of Chester and Montgomery counties are also in the same advisory, but the southern halves are in an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Sunday.

That warning also includes Delaware County, Philadelphia and all the adjoining counties in New Jersey and Delaware state.

Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected in the National Weather Service-issued advisory and 107 degrees in the warning.

The actual forecast highs are the upper 90s Saturday and ditto for Sunday, though 100 is possible at any location in the region.

The weather service offered these tips:

• Drink plenty of fluids.

• Stay in an air-conditioned room.

• Stay out of the sun.

• Check on relatives and neighbors.

• Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

• Reduce time outside.

• Reschedule strenuous outside activities to early morning or evening.

• Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

• Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.

The heat was already ramping up, especially in the urban areas. The temperature Saturday at 8:30 a.m. was 84 degrees at Philadelphia International Airport, the weather service site in that city.

Meanwhile, at the same time at Reading Regional Airport, the weather service site in Berks, the temperature was 79.

At both airports, the dewpoints were in the upper 60s, not yet at oppressive levels. The high temperatures Friday were 99 and 96 degrees, respectively.

AccuWeather is expecting the high temperature Monday to be in the low 90s ahead of an approaching cool front. That front is likely to kick off widespread thunderstorms.

AccuWeather is warning that the storms could bring flash flooding and damaging winds.

High temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s are then likely for a few days.

It’s been 10 years since the mercury last reached 100 degrees at Reading Regional.

The summers of 2010, 2011 and 2012 were scorchers with conditions similar to July 2020 and this month. A total of eight 100-degree days were recorded over those three years.

An eight-day heat wave would not be close to a record. Such heat waves are not unusual historically.

The record heat wave for Berks is 13 days and that has occurred twice: June 25 through July 7 in 1901, and Aug. 24 through Sept. 5 in 1953.

The 1901 heat wave included two days of 100 or higher and the 1953 heat wave had three days of 100 or higher.

The latter was remarkable for its lateness in the season.

The Aug. 31, 1953, Reading Eagle front page featured a photo of a dried up Furnace Creek bed in western Berks. The headline included “Record drought dries up streams.”

The front page also went on to describe the heat and drought as blanketing the U.S.

This month’s average temperature has climbed to 78.8 degrees at Reading Regional, which would be good enough to get on the list of 10 warmest if it finishes that high.

Judging by the forecast it’s likely to end higher than 78.8.

Current 10 hottest full Julys in Berks:

• 1955: 81.5°

• 2011: 80.4°

• 2020: 80.3°

• 2012: 79.5°

• 1949: 79.2°

• 1952 and 1999: 79.0°

• 1966: 78.9°

• 1901 and 2010: 78.8°

If this month ends up on that list, it will be the fifth time since 2010 that a July has ended up being among the 10 hottest. The record period is 124 years.

Code Red through Monday

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is extending its Code Red declaration through Monday.

Owners and caretakers of dogs within Reading must keep them indoors except for supervised bathroom breaks and exercise because of the temperatures that are forecast. The measure was added to the City Code in 2015.

Noncompliance can result in the animal being removed by an animal control officer from the property and impounded at the ARL in Cumru Township.

Owners would have 48 hours after the Code Red has been lifted to pick up their dogs, and will be subject to applicable boarding fees.

The Code Red will be enforced Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Monday, noon to 5 p.m.

Anyone witnessing an unsupervised dog left outside in Reading during those hours should call the ARL at 610-373-8830.