
Weather
Delays, cancellations fluctuate at Philadelphia International Airport due to inclement weather
The number of delays and cancellations at the Philadelphia International Airport are continuing to fluctuate Tuesday after weather disruptions began Monday.
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Weather forecast: Munch of area under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued for the threat of severe storms this monday afternoon, lasting well into the evening.
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Tropical Storm Bret is making its way toward various eastern Caribbean islands
The storm is moving at 21 mph, with maximum wind speeds of 40 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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