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National Weather Service confirms tornado caused damage in Middletown, Delaware

The NWS determined a tornado did indeed touch down in the Bayberry North development along Route 896.

2 years ago

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Environment
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Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill.

2 years ago

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Delaware
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NWS places severe thunderstorm watch over parts of Del., Md., N.J., and Pa.

Downpours that could produce flash flooding will be the main threat.

2 years ago

Open fire hydrant during heatwave in Philadelphia
Environment
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For the third time this week, Earth sets an unofficial heat record. What’s behind those big numbers?

The planetary average hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the 62.9-degree mark set Tuesday and equaled Wednesday, according to data from a University of Maine tool.

2 years ago

A woman shelters herself from the intense sun with a sweater.
Environment
Public Health

Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it

For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health

Code Orange declared for Philly area due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

2 years ago

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National
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Public Safety

Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate

Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role.

2 years ago

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Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
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NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch in Del., NJ, Pa.

Storms Sunday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail and flooding downpours.

2 years ago

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Environment
Public Health

Here are 5 tips to help you stay safe and cool in extreme heat

Summer is barely underway, but temperatures in the U.S. are already reaching levels dangerous to human health.

2 years ago

Visibility in downtown Philadelphia was greatly reduced by smoke drifting into the city from Canadian wildfires
Environment
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Pa. declares Code Red due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires

Under a Code Red, air pollution concentrations are considered unhealthy for the general population and outdoor activity should be avoided.

2 years ago

A person walks by the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., shrouded in haze from Canadian wildfires on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
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Wildfire smoke drives traditional summer camp activities indoors

Many camps in the Midwest and the East have been moving activities indoors, seeking advice from medical professionals and hoping the air quality improves soon.

2 years ago

Canada Wildfires Wind Movement
National
Outdoors
Public Health

Expect a hot, smoky summer in much of America. Here’s why you’d better get used to it

Between the 235 out-of-control Canadian wildfires and unstable weather patterns responsible for these meteorological mishaps, climate relief will be few and far in between.

2 years ago

Haze blankets Philadelphia due to Canadian wildfires on June 29, 2023.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Air quality alerts remain in effect across Philly area due to Canadian wildfires

City departments in Philadelphia are urged to allow employees who can work indoors to do so. Public pools will also be closed for the day.

2 years ago

Carlos Rodriguez digs fence post holes Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Houston.
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Environment
Public Safety
Sustainability

Global heat waves show climate change and El Niño are a bad combo

Scientists say worsening heat waves have a clear link to climate change. This year, a seasonal El Niño pattern will also be adding fuel to the fire.

2 years ago

Smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires hang over Pittsburgh on June 28, 2023.
Environment
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly declares Code Red due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage across Canada, with hundreds burning and more than half out of control.

2 years ago

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