
Weather
Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, Florida
Tropical Storm Ian is expected to continue gaining strength and become a major hurricane in the coming days on a forecast track toward Florida.
3 years ago
DeSantis declares emergency as storm expected to hit Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in Florida as Tropical Storm Ian gathers strength over the Caribbean and is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds.
3 years ago
5 numbers that show Hurricane Fiona’s devastating impact on Puerto Rico
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona walloping Puerto Rico, communities are underwater, bridges and roads destroyed, and many residents' homes are unlivable.
3 years ago
New Jersey state troopers join Puerto Rico hurricane recovery efforts
The 74 state troopers will join members of the state’s All-Hazards Incident Management Team to help the island recover from Hurricane Fiona.
3 years ago
5 tips from your neighbors on how to deal with flooding
Flooding can be a life-altering event. While these tips won’t eliminate your flood risk, they could help you reduce your losses.
3 years ago
Listen 6:015 years on, failures from Hurricane Maria loom large as Puerto Rico responds to Fiona
The response to Maria was widely seen as wholly inadequate. As the island marks the anniversary of the Category 4 storm, the destruction caused by Fiona has emerged as a test.
3 years ago
Climate change in Pa.: More storm-driven power outages possible, analysis says
As climate change increases the chance of severe storms, outages could become more frequent if utilities don’t act to harden the electric grid.
3 years ago
Fiona slams Dominican Republic after pounding Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona is roaring over the Dominican Republic after knocking out power across all of Puerto Rico and causing damage the governor says is “catastrophic.”
3 years ago
Hurricane Fiona rips through powerless Puerto Rico
Fiona strengthened into a hurricane Sunday as it bore down on Puerto Rico, where it had already left hundreds of thousands without power.
3 years ago
Puerto Rico under hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Fiona approaches
Forecasters warned Fiona could be near hurricane strength when it passes through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
3 years ago
N.J. sets record for heat in August, more warm temps expected this fall
New numbers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show the Philly-area saw record or near record heat this summer.
3 years ago
PennDOT says litter played major role in flash flooding on Schuylkill Expressway
According to the National Weather Service, the Philadelphia area saw anywhere from a quarter-inch to more than an inch of rain Tuesday.
3 years ago
The first hurricane of the season arrived late, but don’t let your guard down
The 2022 season had been predicted to continue the recent run of storm activity that pushed meteorologists deep into their annual list of alphabetized storm names.
3 years ago
Stressed out about climate change? 4 ways to tackle both the feelings and the issues
Heat waves, drought, massive storms. The bad news just keeps coming and there's no denying these issues are anxiety-provoking. If you feel that way, you're not alone.
3 years ago
Hurricane season may be off to a slow start, but experts say major storms are ahead in the region
One year after remnants of Ida brought devastating floods to the region, no major tropical storms have hit the Delaware Valley. But experts still expect a busy season.
3 years ago