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Weather
Just how hot was July? Hotter than anything on record
The month is now officially the hottest July on record since record-taking began in the 1800s.
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Delco still cleaning up from storm that brought wind gusts of up to 95 miles per hour
Monday’s storm brought down hundreds of trees across the region, damaging about 45 homes in Delaware County. Officials are seeking state and federal aid to help with cleanup.
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2 tornadoes confirmed in New Jersey after Thursday’s storm
One of the twisters touched down near the intersection of Ridge Road, Whites Bogs Road, and Range Road in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township in Burlington County.
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How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder
Vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it.
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Biden declares a major disaster after hurricane-fueled wildfires kill dozens in Maui
Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could take years to rebuild.
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Severe storms bring down trees, power lines across Delaware Valley
Thousands were left without power in the region after heavy storms rolled through.
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Tornado Watch in effect due to severe weather threat
Thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging straight-line winds and localized flash flooding.
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FEMA tells mid-Atlantic residents to ‘be ready’ as peak hurricane season nears
“Whether you're in Rehoboth Beach or Cape May… you need to have a plan,” said FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney.
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Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing
Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay fo
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NWS in Mount Holly issued 123 thunderstorm warnings during July, the 2nd highest on record
NWS meteorologists attribute the above average activity to a noticeable increase in humidity and fluctuations in the jet stream.
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Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here’s why
Dresser says the evidence suggests that heat can influence us in sometimes-indiscernible ways.
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Storm leaves path of damage in Woodstown, New Jersey
Crews worked though Saturday night and all day Sunday to remove the downed poles and replace them with new ones.
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How can kids stay safe if they play outside in extreme heat?
Small children can be especially at risk in the heat, but experts say they can still play safely — if grownups follow a few guidelines.
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A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.
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Flash flooding damages bridge, leads to road closure in Chester County
Officials will spend Wednesday assessing damage in Chester County after powerful storms rolled through Tuesday evening.
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