
Weather
New Jersey under state of emergency as Erin brings flood warnings to Jersey Shore and Delaware coast
The storm is heading away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, but is bringing high winds, big waves and coastal flooding.
4 hours ago
New Jersey officials warn swimmers about rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin
While Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in New Jersey, the storm is generating large waves and powerful rip currents.
2 days ago
Feel sticky this summer? That’s because it’s been record muggy in the Eastern U.S.
In June and July, Philadelphia had 29 days where the highest dew point simmered to at least 75 degrees. Meteorologists say that's more than uncomfortable.
2 weeks ago
Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding
Airports in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York reported flight delays and cancellations, and Amtrak officials said high water stopped trains between Philly and Wilmington.
3 weeks ago
New Jersey offers grants to tackle the urban heat island effect
New Jersey’s temperatures are rising at a faster rate than many other states. The state is offering grants to communities to prepare for climate change–related heat waves.
4 weeks ago
Pa., Del. and N.J. sue Trump’s FEMA over end of grant program that helps states prevent flooding
The funding would have helped reduce flooding in Lewes, Delaware, and Philly neighborhoods, as well as strengthened a dam in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
1 month ago
Listen 1:061 dead, 13 hurt in lightning strike at New Jersey archery range, police say
Police say a lightning strike at an archery range in New Jersey killed a man and injured 13 others.
1 month ago
2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
The heavy rains also caused flash floods in New York and south-central Pennsylvania on Monday night into early Tuesday, prompting road closures.
1 month ago
Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across the Northeast, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania
A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey. The governor urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
1 month ago
How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding
Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays
Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.
2 months ago
1 more sizzling hot day for the eastern U.S. before temperatures plunge 30 degrees
An air mass drawing on cool ocean waters will send temperatures plummeting by the end of the week in Philly, which hit a record high of 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.
2 months ago
Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures
Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.
2 months ago
Thousands of PECO customers still without power as dangerous heat wave intensifies
PECO is working to fix outages from last week’s storm. But thousands of customers are without power for A/C as temperatures soar.
2 months ago
Philly cooling centers open, water shut-offs pause Sunday for dangerous heat wave
The National Weather Services is predicting a high temperature of 97 degrees Sunday, with the heat index expected to be above 100 degrees.
2 months ago