Sunday brings hot, mostly dry weather to Philadelphia region
Sunday looks largely dry with plenty of sunshine and slightly lower humidity across the Philadelphia area.
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Sunday looks largely dry with plenty of sunshine and slightly lower humidity across the Philadelphia area.
A Heat Advisory is in effect through Saturday, and additional evening thunderstorms are expected.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Friday because of the combination of heat and heavy thunderstorms.
The latest heat wave is hitting people all across the Philadelphia region, but in Trenton, New Jersey, residents at one apartment complex are dealing with spotty air conditioning and down elevators. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the story.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will likely be the hottest day of the heat wave, with high temps pushing the 100-degree mark across most of the area.
With dangerous heat in the forecast, it'll be important to stay hydrated and cool on Wednesday. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner joined an early-morning workout on Kelly Drive to share tips for beating the heat.
More storms are possible in the Philadelphia region Saturday night, and hotter temperatures are on the way this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
The city's health department says last week's heat wave resulted in seven heat-related deaths in Philadelphia.
Showers and storms were scattered in nature Monday in the Philadelphia region.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
Strong storms hit the Philadelphia area Saturday night, disrupting July Fourth events and knocking down power lines.
Families packed Ocean City, New Jersey, on the Fourth of July. Many said it was a family tradition and a good way to beat the heat amid historically high temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
At the July Fourth celebrations on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway, attendees are trying to stay cool with help from water stations and misting areas amid a historic heat wave in the area.
In addition to the heat, keep your eyes to the skies and ears up listening for thunder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The heat wave gripping the Philadelphia region is dangerous for high risk individuals, including children. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
Muhlenberg Township Police Department Chief Randall Hoover said one person suffered cardiac arrest but is expected to be OK.
Experts are sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Stephanie Stahl reports.
This heat wave can quickly turn deadly for our pets, and the warning signs may not be obvious. Tammie Souza reports.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game. Eva Andersen reports.
When the temperatures outside are high, cars can quickly become so hot that they're unsafe. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains why cars trap the heat and how quickly they become dangerous.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
