
Weather
A storm will bring heavy snow and dangerous ice from the Plains to the East Coast
The first significant winter storm of the year will impact 62 million people starting Saturday afternoon and continuing into Monday.
2 months ago
2024 tied for Philly’s warmest year on record
Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.
2 months ago
Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes
New research from Climate Central shows record-breaking ocean temperatures helped spin hurricanes faster, creating more destructive wind speeds.
3 months ago
Recent rainfall not enough to pull Philly region out of drought, climatologists say
The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.
3 months ago
Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across U.S. during Thanksgiving week
The East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said.
3 months ago
Blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia.
4 months ago
Human waste has been detected in Southern Delaware waterways. Home septic systems may be to blame
Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.
4 months ago
Listen 1:14The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.
4 months ago
Burn bans in effect throughout Philadelphia region amid drought conditions
Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.
4 months ago
NJ American Water customers under a mandatory water conservation order
The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.
4 months ago
Listen 1:09Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.
4 months ago
New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline
Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.
4 months ago
South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday
On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.
4 months ago
New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues
The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.
4 months ago
Listen 1:11Crews battling 2 wildfires in New Jersey, where conditions are driest in nearly 120 years
Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.
4 months ago