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Members of the local Mennonite community remove mud filled debris from homes following flooding at Ogden Hollar in Hindman, Ky., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
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Kentucky governor: Death toll from flooding rises to 25

Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that four children are among the dead.

3 years ago

An open fire hydrant is pictured on Reese Street in Philly's Hunting Park neighborhood
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Philadelphia confirms heat-related deaths

Health leaders confirm new heat related-deaths.

3 years ago

Looking out at the Philadelphia skyline from the Allegheny SEPTA station
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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

A person holds their arms up in a sprinkler.
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Public Health

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

Families enjoy the sprinklers at Ferko Playground
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

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

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun in Juniata Park
History
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Public Health
Billy Penn

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

A train speeds by, as Philadelphia skyline is visible in the background.
Philadelphia
Transportation
Travel
6abc

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

An open fire hydrant is pictured on Reese Street in Philly's Hunting Park neighborhood
Environment
Homelessness
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

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

A view of the exterior of the Frankford Library.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

These Philly libraries will be cooling centers during the heat emergency, with extended hours and free AC

How to get there on public transit, and things to do if you go.

3 years ago

A helicopter sprays water, as forests are visible below.
NPR
Environment
International
Outdoors

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

Strong storms toppled trees in Gloucester Twp. (6abc)
Environment
New Jersey

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

Greg's Kitchen in Manayunk is striving to reopen by June 25 (Greg's Kitchen/Facebook)
Environment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Some Philly businesses are finally reopening after Ida floods — just in time for another hurricane season

Several storefronts in Manayunk and East Falls changed things up when they returned, while others are still struggling to open.

3 years ago

This satellite image made available by NOAA shows Hurricane Agatha, center, off the Pacific coast of Mexico on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 11:20 a.m. EDT.
Environment
International
Public Safety

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

A bulldozer on a beach
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

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

This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Sam, just right of center, in the Atlantic Ocean, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at 1920 Zulu (3:20 p.m. ET). (NOAA via AP)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia

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

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