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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.

2 years ago

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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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This satellite image taken on Tuesday shows Tropical Storm Bret chugging westward toward the eastern Caribbean.
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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.

2 years ago

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has declared several Pennsylvania counties — Cameron
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6abc

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

weather map showing a tornado warning.
Environment
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

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

A boat on the river with very hazy sky
Environment
Public Health
StateImpact Pennsylvania

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

Air Quality test in Philadelphia
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

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

A spectrum of colors: green, yellow, orange, red, purple, maroon.
NPR
Environment
National
Public Health

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

haze at the George Washington Bridge from Fort Lee, N.J.
NPR
Environment
National
Public Health

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

Traffic moves along West Street past One World Trade Center, in this mirror image reflected in the facade of a building
Environment
National
Public Health

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

hot blaring sun
Environment
Housing
Philadelphia

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

haze at the George Washington Bridge from Fort Lee, N.J.
Environment
National
Public Health

‘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

Philadelphia skyline hazy from smoke.
PlanPhilly
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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

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Haze covers Philadelphia, as seen from an aerial view
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Wildfire 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

The Philadelphia skyline is barely visible through the haze just before 6 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, June 7.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

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

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