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Pa. extends Code Orange for Philly area as wildfires fuel poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

3 years ago

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5 people killed, 2 children missing after flash floods in Upper Makefield Twp.

"I want Bucks County to know that we are here with you,” said Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro.

3 years ago

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Thunderstorms and downpours to create flash flooding problems

Thunderstorms and downpours will create flash flooding problems today and some severe weather.

3 years ago

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Environment
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Last month was the hottest June ever recorded on Earth

June 2023 was the hottest June on record, going back to 1850. And forecasters expect more records to fall as El Niño exacerbates human-caused climate change.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly and its suburbs are under a Code Orange due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

3 years ago

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Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
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Code Orange declared for Philly, suburbs due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

3 years ago

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Delaware
6abc

National Weather Service confirms tornado caused damage in Middletown, Delaware

The NWS determined a tornado did indeed touch down in the Bayberry North development along Route 896.

3 years ago

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Environment
International

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill.

3 years ago

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Delaware
New Jersey
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
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NWS places severe thunderstorm watch over parts of Del., Md., N.J., and Pa.

Downpours that could produce flash flooding will be the main threat.

3 years ago

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Environment
International

For the third time this week, Earth sets an unofficial heat record. What’s behind those big numbers?

The planetary average hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the 62.9-degree mark set Tuesday and equaled Wednesday, according to data from a University of Maine tool.

3 years ago

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Environment
Public Health

Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it

For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health

Code Orange declared for Philly area due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

3 years ago

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NPR
Environment
National
Public Health
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Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate

Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role.

3 years ago

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Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch in Del., NJ, Pa.

Storms Sunday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail and flooding downpours.

3 years ago

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Environment
Public Health

Here are 5 tips to help you stay safe and cool in extreme heat

Summer is barely underway, but temperatures in the U.S. are already reaching levels dangerous to human health.

3 years ago

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