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A satellite image shows Hurricane Ian making landfall in southwest Florida
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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

Denver, Colorado
NPR
Environment
National

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.

2 years ago

The beach, ocean and skyline are in Avalon, New Jersey
Business
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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.

2 years ago

Children play in a fountain to cool off in downtown Portland, Ore., Friday, May 12, 2023. An early May heat wave this weekend could surpass daily records in parts of the Pacific Northwest and worsen wildfires already burning in western Canada, a historically temperate region that has grappled with scorching summer temperatures and unprecedented wildfires fueled by climate change in recent years. 
(AP Photo/Claire Rush)
Environment
National

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.

2 years ago

More severe weather is forecast for much of the Midwest and southern United States just days after tornadoes left devastation in many of the same communities
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Environment
National
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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.

2 years ago

(6abc)
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New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

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.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

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.

2 years ago

Tornado damage on a house in Sussex County, Delaware
Delaware
Environment
Public Safety
6abc

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.

2 years ago

A view of radar in the area
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

Weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms, tornado possible tonight

A tornado watch is in effect for Philadelphia until 10 p.m.

2 years ago

A man sits among the wreckage caused by a series of powerful storms and at least one tornado on March 25, 2023 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi
NPR
National
Public Safety

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.

2 years ago

The first flowers of a cherry blossom tree emerge at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown.
PlanPhilly
Outdoors
Philadelphia
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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.

2 years ago

A person walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
Environment
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Pennsylvania
6abc

Snow showers, cold this weekend in the Greater Philadelphia region

Snow showers are likely during the early afternoon on Saturday.

2 years ago

An up-close view of a cherry blossom bud on a branch.
Biology
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Flowers and trees are blooming super early in Philly after a warmer-than-usual winter

The region’s warmer-than-usual winter, with an abundance of “growing degree” days, has led to plantlife being three weeks ahead of schedule.

2 years ago

A United Airlines flight is de-iced before takeoff during a winter storm at Denver International Airport on Wednesday in Denve
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More than 2,300 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest

Heavy snow and high winds are causing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest.

2 years ago

Significant damage could be seen in part of Mercer County, New Jersey after a tornado on Tuesday afternoon. (6abc)
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

NWS confirms tornado hit Mercer County

Significant damage could be seen in parts of West Windsor and Lawrence townships.

2 years ago

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