Excessive heat warning in Philadelphia area, evening storms
Much of the Philadelphia area is under an excessive heat warning and an air quality alert. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
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Much of the Philadelphia area is under an excessive heat warning and an air quality alert. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Severe weather is moving into the Philadelphia region Wednesday evening.
For the last few days, Morgan's Pier on Christopher Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing has been emptier than usual, despite the restaurant being right on the Delaware River with beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The restaurant has no indoor seating.
The heat wave continues Tuesday as highs climb to 99 degrees, and feels-like temps will be closer to 107-110. A few scattered storms after possible in the afternoon, but the greater chance for storms comes Wednesday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
The searing heat is back again with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s. Add in humidity, and many areas across the Delaware Valley will feel like 103-106 degrees. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your forecast, and when to be on the lookout for storms.
An excessive heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia and much of the surrounding suburbs Wednesday as feels-like temps approach 110 degrees. Overnight, we're tracking a marginal risk for severe weather and thunderstorms that could produce heavy downpours. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
An excessive heat warning and heat advisory in the Philadelphia region ended on Wednesday night, but there's still a marginal risk for severe weather for parts of the Delaware Valley.
An excessive heat warning is in effect Wednesday for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, where feels-like temps could reach between 106-108 degrees. Southeastern Pennsylvania is also under a marginal risk for severe weather, or level 1 of 5, for Wednesday night. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Camps are adapting to deal with this extreme heat in South Jersey and all over. Eva Andersen continues our NEXT Weather Alert coverage, she visited two camps: one in Cherry Hill, and the other in Medford.
Doctors say in extreme temperatures, our bodies have to work harder to keep us cool and that can cause the release of the stress hormone, cortisol.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
Dr. Rob Danoff, Jefferson Health's director of family medicine residency, explains the symptoms of heat exhaustion and how the body deals with excessive heat.
Heat and feeling hot can depend on who you ask and when you ask them. Here's everything you need to know about heat advisories, warnings and more.
Schools that don't have air conditioning or inadequate cooling will have an early dismissal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
To keep safe they've made adjustments from water breaks to schedule changes.
Those overseeing kids here make sure they have plenty of water while having fun in the sun.
Sweltering heat and humidity will be with us the next few days, with the entire area under a Heat Advisory.
President Biden is taking action, directing the U.S. Labor Department to ramp up protections for people working outside.
We're entering what could be the hottest stretch of the year.
Extreme weather and bad air is especially dangerous for high-risk groups but it can impact anyone.
Excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States. Now, there's new research about heat, air pollution, and heart attacks. Stephanie Stahl reports more on the study.
The extreme heat has doctors warning people to take precautions outside. This is potentially dangerous weather, especially for people in high-risk groups like the elderly and young children. Stephanie Stahl reports on why certain parts of the Delaware Valley are hotter than others.
Medications can impact your body's ability to reduce heat through evaporation, like sweating, which can lead to heat stroke, doctors warn.
As thousands of delegates arrive in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention, it's not just politics they have to contend with — it's also the hot and sticky weather.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until 8pm
Thursday morning in the Philadelphia region will start a bit on the cold side with widespread temperatures in the 30s, but warmer weather is on the way.
#UPDATE: I-95 in Delaware County has reopened.
Athletes, coaches and organizers are getting ready for three days of track and field in Philadelphia.
Lindy Ruff became the NHL's fifth coach to reach 900 wins in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in each team's season finale.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 for a four-game split.
Thursday morning in the Philadelphia region will start a bit on the cold side with widespread temperatures in the 30s, but warmer weather is on the way.
#UPDATE: I-95 in Delaware County has reopened.
Athletes, coaches and organizers are getting ready for three days of track and field in Philadelphia.
Lindy Ruff became the NHL's fifth coach to reach 900 wins in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in each team's season finale.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 for a four-game split.
#UPDATE: I-95 in Delaware County has reopened.
Athletes, coaches and organizers are getting ready for three days of track and field in Philadelphia.
Patients use music and meditation to manage pain and anxiety in a new program at Moss-Magee Rehab in Philadelphia.
The mayor of Ridley Park in Delaware County has declared an emergency amid the potential closure of the Crozer Health system.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said Steven Williams will spend 40-80 years behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple murders for which he was paid.
Employees at a Goodwill in Audubon say Harper has become a bit of a regular at the store while donating items.
An ex-boyfriend was arrested in connection with a mother and daughter being shot and killed in a Trenton home over the weekend.
Money from the agreement with Camden will fund education, housing and neighborhood improvements, and help reimburse the city's fire department.
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month.
The Wildwood Boardwalk was voted the best in the United States by USA Today readers, and it wasn't the only New Jersey location to crack the top 10.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Patients use music and meditation to manage pain and anxiety in a new program at Moss-Magee Rehab in Philadelphia.
A Montgomery County family, who have several children with a wide range of autism symptoms, took issue with RFK Jr. blaming epidemic denial for what he calls a preventable disease.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Philadelphia health officials are warning of possible measles exposures at two locations in the region over the last week.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
Business owners in Philadelphia say uncertainty about tariffs is complicating their supply chains and could force them to raise prices.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
The ongoing tariff war means brides-to-be may be facing more than just wedding jitters.
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#UPDATE: I-95 in Delaware County has reopened.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Paoli-Thorndale line, Broad-Ridge Spur and dozens of bus routes could be on the chopping block if SEPTA can't get a funding boost.
SEPTA's new budget is set to go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Athletes, coaches and organizers are getting ready for three days of track and field in Philadelphia.
Lindy Ruff became the NHL's fifth coach to reach 900 wins in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in each team's season finale.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 for a four-game split.
Employees at a Goodwill in Audubon say Harper has become a bit of a regular at the store while donating items.
Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh's slow start to 2025 just took another twisted turn after he injured his knee Wednesday.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Uber confirmed that a 77-year-old man killed in a shooting in Center City Philadelphia this week was a driver for the company.
Parts of the Philadelphia region can expect temperatures to warm up to the 70s on Friday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Athletes, coaches and organizers are getting ready for the Penn Relays, which begin next week at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
Traffic is stopped on I-95 South before Exit 7/Route 476 in Delaware County because of a crash. Drivers are being detoured away from the scene.
A powerhouse seven-year program in South Jersey is taking the NCAA by storm. Don Bell tells the story of the Rowan University softball team.
