Weather
Floods are becoming more common due to climate change. Do you know your risk?
Climate change means more rain and higher seas, which adds up to more flooded homes. Even a small amount of water indoors can cost a lot.
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National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Philadelphia area
The National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory for the Philadelphia area. Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees to end the week.
3 years ago
Philadelphia braces for another wave of heat as precipitation levels fall below average
The Philadelphia metro area usually sees around four inches of rain per year during July. This year, however, the region received barely more than two inches.
3 years ago
Air conditioning is key in Philly’s hot neighborhoods, but resources are limited
“Air conditioning … is no longer a luxury in an era of climate-driven, change-driven temperature increases,” says one expert about the urgent need.
3 years ago
Listen 4:08Another heat wave on the way? Multiple 90-degree weather days predicted this week
Temperatures forecasted to hang in the mid-90s for most of the week.
3 years ago
Kentucky governor: Death toll from flooding rises to 25
Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that four children are among the dead.
3 years ago
Philadelphia confirms heat-related deaths
Health leaders confirm new heat related-deaths.
3 years ago
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.
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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.
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