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More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa.

7 months ago

Flooding after the hurricane
Environment
Public Safety

Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

The warming climate boosted Helene's wind speeds by about 13 miles per hour, and made the high sea temperatures that fueled the storm 200 to 500 times more likely.

7 months ago

Jesus Hernandez guides granddaughter
Environment
National

An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton

Before this Atlantic hurricane season started, forecasters said everything lined up to be a monster busy year.

7 months ago

Jay McCoy prepares for Milton
Environment
National

What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane on a path toward Florida not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the state's coastline.

7 months ago

A person walks on a flooded street
Environment
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

East Falls, Manayunk publish flood mitigation study 3 years after Hurricane Ida

Situated along the Schuylkill River, East Falls and Manayunk are prone to serious flooding.

7 months ago

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aerial view of Helene damage
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

‘This is a true disaster’: PA Task Force 1 leader describes challenges faced during Hurricane Helene deployment

Members of PA-TF1 are stationed in Marion, North Carolina, where they are conducting search and rescue missions.

8 months ago

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Elsie Hicks walks with a water bottle among storm damage
Environment
National
Public Safety

Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

8 months ago

an overhead view of Indian River Inlet
Delaware
Environment
Streets & Roads

Delaware will see $25 million in emergency dune repairs after flooding on Indian River Inlet, Route 1

Route 1 at the Indian River Inlet is a direct route to medical facilities. The road has been flooded several times in previous months.

8 months ago

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children playing in a sprayground
Philadelphia
Public Health

The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible

“Dangerously hot conditions” are in the forecast. A Code Orange is also in effect due to poor air quality.

9 months ago

Beach house debris on the beach
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to East Coast

Flash flood watches and advisories were in effect for areas of the Delaware Valley. At Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey on Saturday, a fisherman washed off the north jetty.

9 months ago

People paddle through a flooded area of New York following Tropical Storm Debby
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Debby finally moves out of the US, though risk from flooded rivers remains

Officials in Tioga County in north-central Pennsylvania said Saturday that a search and rescue operation was going on for one person unaccounted for in the Knoxville area.

9 months ago

A man walks under an umbrella during a rain storm, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Philadelphia
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

9 months ago

A pedestrian walks with little protection from his collapsed umbrella during a rainstorm
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region

Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.

10 months ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Monday, March 29, 2021.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health
Public Spaces

Philly area under Heat Advisory, with heat index values up to 103; Code Orange declared due to poor air quality

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.

10 months ago

Zack DePiero displays a photo of his parents
Community Events
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

A year after deadly flash flooding in Bucks County, family members remember loved ones

There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.

10 months ago

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