
Weather
Many questions on $52B storm protection plan in N.Y., N.J.
People are asking questions about a storm protection proposal for New York and New Jersey that would be among the most massive and costly flood control projects ever done.
3 years ago
Results of Philly’s citizen science heat mapping study expected this spring
The study is expected to inform solutions to keep Philadelphians safe from dangerous heat waves made worse by climate change.
3 years ago
Tropical Storm Isaias damaged hundreds of homes in Philly. In low-lying Eastwick, residents are still recovering.
3 years ago
Listen 4:45The Science of Extreme Weather
Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Blizzards. Flooding. Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen a staggering increase in extreme weather events, res ...
Air Date: November 11, 2022
Listen 48:21It could be a rainy start to the weekend, as remnants of Hurricane Nicole sweep into Philly
Heavy rain and winds are possible for the Philadelphia metro Friday as remnants of Hurricane Nicole are expected to sweep through the area.
3 years ago
After nearly two months, a drought watch has been lifted for much of the Philadelphia area
After a fairly dry summer, strong rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ian have helped restore Philly-area reservoirs, leading to an end of the drought watch.
3 years ago
Amid rising seas, Atlantic City has no plans for retreat
Atlantic City is one of the poorest and most densely populated parts of the N.J. coastline. But city leaders have no plans to buy and demolish homes in flood-prone areas.
3 years ago
Members of PA-TF1 return to Philadelphia from Southwest Florida
The specialized team of first responders spent about a week surveying damaged structures in Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island.
3 years ago
PA Task Force 1 assists in search and rescue operations following Hurricane Ian
PA-TF1 includes members of the Philadelphia Fire Department and first responders from across the state who are specially trained in urban search-and-rescue operations.
3 years ago
This new haunted house in Philly is terrifying. It’s also an adaptation to flooding
One good thing to come out of Ida flooding: this horrifying haunted house in Manayunk.
3 years ago
Listen 3:58Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort
Biden says he's putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need in and around Fort Myers.
3 years ago
Heavy rain brings flooding, road closures to Jersey Shore
The heavy rains are washing out streets and causing bay flooding in New Jersey in addition to some beach erosion.
3 years ago
Remnants of Ian to bring rain, wind to Philly region
The greatest impacts will be along the Delaware and New Jersey coasts, but a local meteorologist sees the event as “low concern.”
3 years ago
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida
A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina’s coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods.
3 years ago
Many trapped in Florida as Ian heads toward South Carolina
One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. drenched the Florida peninsula, with catastrophic flooding.
3 years ago