
Weather
Statewide drought watch declared in Pennsylvania, residents asked to voluntarily conserve water
Residents and businesses in the state are being asked to reduce their nonessential water use by 5% to 10%.
2 years ago
Tornado Warning issued for parts of Delaware Valley
At 11:32 a.m., severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over West Chester, moving east at 40 mph.
2 years ago
Pa. measures air quality with colors. Here’s what they mean
During periods of high pollution, people can check area-specific AQIs, updated hourly, at airnow.gov.
2 years ago
Use these tools to check up-to-the minute AQI in Philly
The smoke density is constantly changing. Here are some of the best ways to track it.
2 years ago
Purple is the new red: How alert maps show when we are royally … hued
"Red is the color of alert, of stop signs. Purple is the next color in the spectrum, from yellow, to orange, to red." - Information designer Giorgia Lupi, partner at Pentagram
2 years ago
How to stay safe from the smoke that’s spreading from the Canadian wildfires
From particulate matter to the AQI, here's what you need to know to protect yourself as the smoky haze settles over much of the East Coast.
2 years ago
Smoky haze blanketing U.S., Canada could last for days as wildfires rage, winds won’t budge
Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday.
2 years ago
PECO providing customers with energy-saving tips as Philly enters summer months
PECO recommends customers turn off unnecessary lighting, keep curtains closed, and clean their A/C air filters once a month.
2 years ago
‘I can taste the air’: Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the U.S.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest and covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze.
2 years ago
How wildfire smoke affects your health, and how to protect yourself
To protect yourself and your family, avoid going outside if possible and close windows and doors.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Wildfire updates: Smoky conditions improve across the Philly region
Here's what you need to know about the wildfire smoke and air quality situation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
2 years ago
Philly health officials: ‘Avoid going outdoors’ and try not to drive, because of wildfire smoke
Smoke is being funneled down from raging wildfires in Quebec due to “a unique weather pattern,” the Health Department said.
2 years ago
How Canadian wildfires are worsening U.S. air quality and what you can do to cope
The National Weather Service said air quality has "plummeted" across the Northeast. A disaster preparedness expert says people should take the warnings seriously.
2 years ago
Canada wildfires are leading to air-quality alerts in US. Here’s how to stay safe
Last week, U.S. officials as far south as Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania reported being impacted by the wildfires.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are under fire risk warning Tuesday
Be careful when discarding cigarette butts, keep vehicles off of dry grass, and consider skipping the campfire.
2 years ago
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