Weather
Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels
The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.
3 months ago
Philadelphia heat wave: City emergency in effect amid ‘dangerous’ conditions. Here’s what to know
“This is not the kind of heat event we see every year,” the National Weather Service reported, adding it may be the hottest period the region has experienced since 2011.
3 months ago
Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Philadelphia, canceled a Saturday parade because of the weather.
3 months ago
Dangerous heat and a few thunderstorms are possible around Philadelphia on the Fourth of July
Feels-like temperatures could reach as high as 110 degrees Wednesday through Friday. Storms could dampen July Fourth fireworks shows.
3 months ago
Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.
4 months ago
Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming
Amid a backdrop of steadily rising temperatures, the city's average from March through May tied a record set in 1921.
4 months ago
Climate shifts may be impacting the wine you drink from New Jersey vineyards
Wineries say there is still wine available now, but growers are working to protect future vintages as climate shifts reshape New Jersey agriculture.
4 months ago
NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.
5 months ago
Listen 1:08New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water
Despite a snowy winter, New Jersey has not seen enough precipitation to bring streams and groundwater sources back to normal levels.
5 months ago
Listen 1:07An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.
5 months ago
57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave
Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.
5 months ago
Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness
Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.
5 months ago
Listen 1:03‘Fingerprint of climate change’: April heat wave could break a record in Philadelphia
Climate change makes balmy April temperatures twice as likely, according to a research nonprofit.
6 months ago
Listen 0:48New Jersey’s wildfire season is underway. Here’s what you need to know
New Jersey’s wildfire season, which runs through mid-May, occurs in some of the most fire-prone forests in the country. Climate change is increasing the risk.
6 months ago
Latest snow totals after winter storm slams Philadelphia region
Here are the latest snow totals from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
7 months ago













