
Weather
Zero thunderstorm warnings issued in or around Philly during driest May on record
Philadelphia, Wilmington, Reading, and Mount Pocono recorded rainfall between .09 and .75 inches for the month.
2 years ago
How to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season with climate change in mind
National Hurricane Center is rolling out a major upgrade to the computer model it uses to predict hurricane storm surge.
2 years ago
Code Orange: Air Quality Alert for Philadelphia area due to smoke from Nova Scotia wildfires
Anyone diagnosed with heart disease, lung disease, and asthma should limit their time outdoors.
2 years ago
Forecasters predict an ‘above normal’ hurricane season and urge communities to prepare
Even when the Philadelphia area is not hit directly by a hurricane, it can still be devastated by a storm’s remnants.
2 years ago
Canadian wildfire smoke is prompting air quality warnings in the western U.S.
Conditions were expected to improve but some health impacts to residents, particularly those at higher risk, were still possible through Sunday afternoon.
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Annual Stockton ‘shorecast’ predicts smooth sailing at Jersey Shore this summer
For 15 years, Stockton University has issued its shorecast for the summer season. This year shows continued improvement over the first years of COVID-19.
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Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records
Temperatures in Portland are forecast to hover in the mid-90s throughout the weekend. Temperatures could hit the low 90s in Seattle.
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More storms and tornadoes have been forecast for the Midwest and South
More dangerous weather is expected in the same communities that lost more than 30 people from tornadoes just days ago.
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4 tornadoes touch down in New Jersey: National Weather Service
The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday that tornadoes hit Cinnaminson, Jackson Township, and Howell Township, New Jersey.
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Tornado, severe storms damage areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Thunderstorms and severe weather also made their way through areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
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Tornado confirmed in Sussex County, Delaware; 1 dead in house collapse
Delaware state police say there is "widespread damage" in the western part of the county.
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Weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms, tornado possible tonight
A tornado watch is in effect for Philadelphia until 10 p.m.
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Mississippi and Alabama face a painful recovery after storms and a tornado killed 26
President Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi early on Sunday. State officials said that dozens of people remained injured.
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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.
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Snow showers, cold this weekend in the Greater Philadelphia region
Snow showers are likely during the early afternoon on Saturday.
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