
Weather
Spring is officially here, and Philly is in full bloom
WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter captured some of the most scenic spring moments in Philly. Here’s what she found.
4 days ago
Snow showers, cold this weekend in the Greater Philadelphia region
Snow showers are likely during the early afternoon on Saturday.
4 weeks ago
Flowers and trees are blooming super early in Philly after a warmer-than-usual winter
The region’s warmer-than-usual winter, with an abundance of “growing degree” days, has led to plantlife being three weeks ahead of schedule.
4 weeks ago
More than 2,300 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest.
1 month ago
NWS confirms tornado hit Mercer County
Significant damage could be seen in parts of West Windsor and Lawrence townships.
1 month ago
Trees down, buildings damaged after tornado warning in Mercer County, New Jersey
In all, officials say about 10 homes were damaged. So far no injuries have been reported.
1 month ago
Warm forecast could bring early spring blooms to Philly area, experts say
“It looks like things are trending … a good solid two weeks early,” one expert said.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07An ice storm is unleashing treacherous conditions across parts of the Southern U.S.
Stretching from Texas to Tennessee, the storm will continue through at least Thursday morning, affecting travel and possibly knocking out power in some areas.
2 months ago
Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022
The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.
2 months ago
Intense cold strained, but didn’t break, the U.S. electric grid. That was lucky
An intense cold snap caused rolling blackouts in some regions. But a more profound catastrophe didn't unfold, thanks partly to good fortune.
3 months ago
Southwest plans on near-normal operations Friday after widespread cancellations
Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers.
3 months ago
2022 has been one of Philly’s warmest years on record
“This is the new normal,” one expert said. “And that should be alarming.”
3 months ago
At least 50 people have died across the U.S. in ‘once-in-a-generation storm’
More than half the deaths occurred in western New York, which struggled with super-size snow drifts that snarled emergency vehicles. Buffalo's responders rescued hundreds trap
3 months ago
Warmer temperatures ahead in Philadelphia after record-breaking cold snap
Coming out of a record-breaking cold Christmas weekend, temperatures are expected to reach into the 40s and 50s ahead of the New Year.
3 months ago
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives
The National Weather Service says about 60% of the U.S. population has faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.
3 months ago