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How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding

Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.

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SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays

Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.

1 week ago

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New Jersey
Philadelphia

1 more sizzling hot day for the eastern U.S. before temperatures plunge 30 degrees

An air mass drawing on cool ocean waters will send temperatures plummeting by the end of the week in Philly, which hit a record high of 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.

1 week ago

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Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures

Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia

Thousands of PECO customers still without power as dangerous heat wave intensifies

PECO is working to fix outages from last week’s storm. But thousands of customers are without power for A/C as temperatures soar.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly cooling centers open, water shut-offs pause Sunday for dangerous heat wave

The National Weather Services is predicting a high temperature of 97 degrees Sunday, with the heat index expected to be above 100 degrees.

2 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania
Public Health

Montgomery County issues Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for next week. Here’s what to know

Residents can access cooling centers in Norristown and Pottstown during the heat emergency.

2 weeks ago

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Environment
Philadelphia

Philly will be hit by a high heat and humidity wave. Here’s what to expect and how to stay safe

The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C are at highest risk.

2 weeks ago

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Energy
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Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia area expected to see a warmer and wetter summer than normal

Thursday is forecast to be Philly’s first day of the season that tops 90 degrees. It comes with a Code Orange air quality alert.

3 weeks ago

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Outdoors
Public Health

‘Code Orange’ day for ozone in Philly area Wednesday due to drifting wildfire smoke

Young children, older adults and people with lung conditions such as asthma should limit their activity outside, state officials said.

1 month ago

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Outdoors
Public Safety

Canadian wildfire smoke: Hazy skies but air quality in Philly region remains good

The National Weather Service says that while skies may be hazy, wildfire smoke should remain aloft. Air quality at ground level remains good.

1 month ago

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New Jersey
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Forecasters predict a busy hurricane season for 2025

NOAA said a warmer ocean is partly to blame for the above average predictions. New Jersey officials said beach preparation is key.

1 month ago

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Environment
National

With soaring summer temps ahead, AI data centers could strain electricity supplies in the Delaware Valley

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 13 states serviced by PJM Interconnection. Federal regulators say the growing demand for electricity is “not sustainable.”

1 month ago

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New Jersey
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National Weather Service confirms ‘gustnado’ in South Jersey on Friday, dusting up winds of more than 100 mph

Winds of up to 105 mph were reported with the gustnado that snapped trees outside a Franklinville home.

2 months ago

A home in Buena Vista, New Jersey is damaged by fallen trees
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Outdoors
6abc

Tornado touched down in South Jersey during severe storms: NWS

The twister was rated as an EF-0, with max winds of 65 mph to 75 mph.

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