Weather
Forecasters expect a busy 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
While this hurricane season is expected to be above average, forecasters say it won’t be as bad as 2020.
3 years ago
People of color more exposed to heat islands, study finds
In nearly every major city in the U.S., people of color are exposed to more extreme urban heat than white people, a new study found.
3 years ago
Expect an above average Atlantic hurricane season this year
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 major hurricanes. The agency also said it's revising upwards what counts as the "normal" number of storms in a season.
3 years ago
Climate change’s impact on Hurricane Sandy has a price: $8 billion
Using flood maps and sea-level rise measurements, researchers found that human-induced sea-level rise caused an estimated $8 billion in excess flooding damage during Sandy.
3 years ago
First Alert: Risk of damaging winds for Philly region Friday
Potentially damaging wind gusts that last over several hours will usher in a big change to the weather for the Philadelphia region Friday.
3 years ago
Expect more tropical storms, NOAA warns
There are officially more storms occurring during the Atlantic hurricane season, according to updated storm records from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
3 years ago
The power is back on in Texas. Now comes the recovery, and it won’t be cheap
From potential long-term rate hikes to repairs of broken pipes, Texans could be paying for years after the state's devastating blackouts.
4 years ago
Hurricane forecasts will start earlier in 2021
The federal agency is also considering moving up the official start date of the Atlantic hurricane season.
4 years ago
More snow to hit Pa. suburbs, Lehigh Valley on Monday
Accumulating snow is likely across the northern and western suburbs as well as Berks and Lehigh counties during the day Monday.
4 years ago
Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows
Biden is seeing his disaster management skills tested after winter storms plunged Texas, Oklahoma, and others into an unusual deep freeze that left millions shivering.
4 years ago
Some electricity restored in Texas, but water woes persist
Fewer than a half-million homes in Texas remained without electricity, although utility officials said limited rolling blackouts could still occur.
4 years ago
Winter storm update: Snow delays Pa. vaccine shipments; totals over 8 inches in some areas
Snow and sleet are expected to remain steady across the region through the early afternoon on Thursday. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
4 years ago
Philadelphia declares another snow emergency ahead of winter storm
During a snow emergency in Philadelphia, all parked cars must be moved from snow emergency routes to make way for plowing.
4 years ago
Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms
“There’s really no letup to some of the misery people are feeling across that area,” said Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service, referring to Texas.
4 years ago
Winter isn’t done yet: Snow returns to Philly region Thursday
Temps have cooled off Wednesday morning, setting us up for a winter storm expected to bring snow starting Thursday.
4 years ago