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Weather
SEPTA monitoring effects on rail systems as heat wave continues
SEPTA has lowered train operating speeds as Philadelphia faces prolonged extreme heat.
3 years ago
How hot is it? More than 85 million Americans are under heat-related advisories
Many places in the Northeast are likely to see record-breaking temperatures on Sunday. Relief may be on the way, temperatures are expected to heat up in other regions.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Heat Health Emergency extended through Monday
Philadelphia Heat Health Emergency extended through Monday. Rain could bring some relief to the area.
3 years ago
Philadelphia could hit 100 degrees for the first time in a decade
After a relatively mild start to summer, the heat is on.
3 years ago
Amtrak implements heat restrictions between Philadelphia and New York City
According to Amtrak's website, a heat restriction means locomotive engineers must operate at slower speeds than normal.
3 years ago
Where to find cooling centers in the Philly suburbs and more resources to cope with the extreme heat
With temperatures reaching above 95 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for southeastern Pennsylvania until 8 p.m. Thursday.
3 years ago
How to get there on public transit, and things to do if you go.
3 years ago
Parts of the U.S. and Europe are bracing for some of their hottest temperatures yet
Parts of the Great Plains are forecast to hit record-breaking temperatures this week, while in Europe, extreme heat has fueled wildfires and contributed to hundreds of deaths.
3 years ago
National Weather Service investigating whether tornado hit Camden County
The NWS is asking residents to contact them with any reports of wind damage.
3 years ago
Several storefronts in Manayunk and East Falls changed things up when they returned, while others are still struggling to open.
3 years ago
1st of 2022, Hurricane Agatha heads for Mexico tourist towns
The first hurricane of the season has formed off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and it's rapidly growing stronger.
3 years ago
Late spring storm keeping some Jersey shore beaches closed
Shore towns including North Wildwood and Toms River are among spots where at least some of the beaches will not be open in time for the unofficial start of summer tourism.
3 years ago
Philly, get ready for another above-average hurricane season
Government forecasters are predicting up to six major hurricanes this year. Here’s how city officials suggest you prepare.
3 years ago
Get used to a Philly summer that’s expected to be a scorcher
A blistering weekend is a forecast of things to come. NOAA points to a hot, rainy summer for the mid-Atlantic. Plus, the hurricane forecast for 2022 is out this Tuesday.
3 years ago
Philly’s sweltering heat to get real-world measurement this summer
Federal agencies mapping the nation’s heat island effects will help Philadelphia measure just how hot it really is this summer.
3 years ago