Camden County Police checking on older residents amid heat wave
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
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As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
The visits are part of the department's Senior Watch program, which connects officers with older residents who need extra support.
Wednesday will be Day 3 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region as an extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon.
CBS News Philadelphia's NEXT Weather team says Philadelphia might experience the hottest heat wave in recorded history.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
There is a chance that this could be the hottest heat wave in recorded history in Philadelphia, and city health officials are warning residents to take it seriously. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Sunday will be muggy and cloudy with highs in the low 80s in Philadelphia before multiple days of extreme heat settle across the Delaware Valley. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday through Saturday as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
The death came one day after CBS News Philadelphia reported from inside the apartment building, where residents described temperatures approaching 100 degrees inside some units.
Two men in their 70s died Tuesday in Lehigh County due to extreme heat, the coroner's office said Wednesday.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
Residents of the Park Terrace Apartments in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood say the air conditioning is broken, making for unbearable heat in their homes.
Philadelphia hit 96 degrees on Monday, breaking the previous high of 94 degrees set on May 18, 1962.
The Philadelphia region is chasing 90 degrees with mostly sunny skies on Sunday.
Shorts, sandals, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Sums up Sunday! Andrew Kozak reports.
We're tracking a potential heat wave as highs go into the 90s early next week. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Wednesday is another NEXT Weather Alert Day with very hot temperatures that will feel above 100 due to humidity, but Meteorologist Kate Bilo shows you when relief is in sight.
Summer camps are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Nikki DeMentri reports more on exactly how on Boathouse Row.
The emphasis on camp is on staying focused and not dwelling on last season. Coaches and players say it’s about improvement, tightening execution, building trust and taking the next step forward.
Philadelphia City Rowing is in its final session of the summer. Sixty-five kids are keeping cool and staying hydrated as they learn the ins and outs of rowing before they officially head out on the water on Wednesday.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said it's important for the team to practice in the heat, since they will need to play in it. Meanwhile, Dr. Rob Danoff shares more about the signs of heat-related illness. Ross DiMattei reports.
Even during a heat wave, the steps of the Art Museum attracted visitors on Monday.
At Bloomfield Dental in Drexel Hill, owner David Yarmark had to shut down his office for three days earlier this month when the air conditioning gave out.
You'll want to keep the umbrella handy, too, because scattered showers and storms develop between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., moving west to east, and ending before 9 p.m.
