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Weather
The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible
“Dangerously hot conditions” are in the forecast. A Code Orange is also in effect due to poor air quality.
1 week ago
Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to East Coast
Flash flood watches and advisories were in effect for areas of the Delaware Valley. At Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey on Saturday, a fisherman washed off the north jetty.
3 weeks ago
Debby finally moves out of the US, though risk from flooded rivers remains
Officials in Tioga County in north-central Pennsylvania said Saturday that a search and rescue operation was going on for one person unaccounted for in the Knoxville area.
4 weeks ago
Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region
Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.
4 weeks ago
Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region
Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.
1 month ago
A year after deadly flash flooding in Bucks County, family members remember loved ones
There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.
1 month ago
Listen 4:56Wednesday will be the final day of excessive heat and humidity "for a while," per the NWS Mount Holly branch.
2 months ago
A massive N.J. wildfire is nearly contained. Here’s what to know about wildfire smoke
Scientists say forecasts don’t indicate a repeat of last summer’s wildfire smoke emergency in the Philly area.
2 months ago
Don’t be fooled by these common flood insurance myths in the Philly region
Philly-area insurance officials break down three common misconceptions around financial protection from flood damage.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat
Despite increased awareness of the risks posed to human health by high temperatures, extreme heat protections have lagged.
2 months ago
Pools, spraygrounds and cooling centers: Here’s where to cool off in Philly during a heat wave
For many Philadelphia residents, when extreme heat hits, air-conditioned spaces are in short supply. Here’s a look at some free options across the city.
3 months ago
What’s a heat dome? Here’s why so much of the U.S. is broiling this week
It’s helpful to think of a heat dome as what’s happening in the atmosphere and a heat wave as how it affects people on the ground.
3 months ago
Why isn’t extreme heat considered a disaster in the U.S.?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.
3 months ago
Philly region under Excessive Heat Warning amid ‘dangerously hot conditions,’ poor air quality
Heat index values could reach up to 107 degrees this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
3 months ago