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Forest fire crews in New Jersey are preparing in case more fires break out. Fire wardens said they've never seen conditions this dry.
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Forest fire crews in New Jersey are preparing in case more fires break out. Fire wardens said they've never seen conditions this dry.
The drought conditions across our area are getting worse. We haven't had any measurable rain all month long and so far there's none in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains from the NEXT Weather Sphere.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day for fire danger created by dry conditions, gusty winds and no measurable rain in sight. An advancing cold front is bringing the winds and dry air, while also cooling us down to the 40s overnight. Kate Bilo covers everything you need to know in the forecast.
Much of South Jersey is under a red flag warning because of elevated fire danger. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Bill Kelly says Philadelphians should expect a temperature change on Thursday as a cold front moves through the region.
After breaking Tuesday's record high temperature, Wednesday's high of 80 is still about 15 degrees above average for this time of year. Meteorologist Kate Bilo walks you through when cooler air arrives and the current drought conditions around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Philadelphia region can expect one more day of unusually warm conditions before more seasonable fall temperatures return. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia could break a 104-year-old heat record on Tuesday if temperatures pass 83 degrees. Wednesday is warm again, but a cold front moving in later that night will drop our temperatures back down to seasonable. And unfortunately, there's still no rain in sight. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
The dry streak continues this week in the Philadelphia region. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast and when we could see some rain.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we have a chance to potentially break several records this week.
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue the next few days with temperatures climbing into the 80s in the Philadelphia region. However, the increasingly dry conditions have created a moderate drought for most of southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your NEXT Weather forecast.
New Jersey is currently under a drought watch and asking people to conserve water as more days go by without rain. Farmers like Danielle and Fred Wainwright of Clover Valley Farm in Southampton Township are feeling the impacts of the prolonged dry conditions.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast as we continue to deal with dry conditions across the Delaware Valley.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we deal with a dry stretch with no rain.
Police are looking for a pair of suspects wanted for a series of burglaries in South Philadelphia, seven people were injured in a shooting at a party at 11th and Cumberland streets early Saturday, and drought concerns continue this week with no rain in the forecast. More on theses stories in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
There's abundant sunshine in the forecast on Sunday and for the rest of the week, with clear skies and warmer temperatures in the 80s on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Temps drop heading into the weekend, but there's still no rain in sight. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your forecast.
Once again, we are trending cool overnight, with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city, 30s in the ‘burbs. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue next week. But the lack of rainfall across the region has become an increasing concern over the last couple of weeks with close to 75% of the region now under drought conditions. The last soaking rain of over one inch was back on August 8.
It's a sunny and beautiful weekend with a chance at record high temperatures early next week. We might also break a 150-year-old record for the driest stretch of weather in Philadelphia. Tammie Souza has the latest forecast and updates on the drought conditions impacting Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a bit of a chilly middle to last week temperatures have start to climb and they will continue to rise through the weekend into next week. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Setting up for another very warm fall weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Temperatures will quickly warm up on Friday to a high around 70 degrees, and it'll be even warmer through the weekend and heading into next week, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
The dry, sunny sunny weather will continue into the weekend in the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Mild Friday ahead of a mostly sunny Valentine weekend with a slight chance of snow on Sunday.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
Mild Friday ahead of a mostly sunny Valentine weekend with a slight chance of snow on Sunday.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
Alexis Flores, accused of killing 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in 2000, was arrested in Honduras by Transnational Anti-Gang Task Force, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A good day for additional snow melt and getting the last-minute shopping done for your Valentine. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
After evading capture for more than 25 years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said a man wanted for the kidnapping and murder of a 5-year-old Philadelphia girl was caught in Honduras. Ross DiMattei reports.
A dozen people were safely evacuated from a manufacturing building that caught fire after an apparent explosion in Burlington Township, New Jersey, Thursday night, officials said. Ross DiMattei reports.
A dozen people were safely evacuated from a manufacturing building that caught fire after an apparent explosion in Burlington Township, New Jersey, Thursday night, officials said. Ross DiMattei reports.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply. Stephanie Stahl reports.