Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Philly region
After two days of comparatively cooler conditions, heat and humidity will return to the Philadelphia area Wednesday, along with the chance for strong to severe weather.
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After two days of comparatively cooler conditions, heat and humidity will return to the Philadelphia area Wednesday, along with the chance for strong to severe weather.
Highs are back in the 90s Tuesday but the humidity stays low, but tomorrow it'll feel like 100 degrees at times. A heat advisory for the region goes into effect at 9 a.m.
Monday will be mostly sunny and breezy with lower humidity and highs near 85 degrees, with sustained winds between 15-20 mph picking up around 11:30 a.m.
The severe thunderstorm watch ended in the Philadelphia region on Sunday night after it was in effect for several hours.
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.
A Heat Health Emergency in the city of Philadelphia led many people to local cooling centers, like the Cecil B. Moore Library and the Chew Park Pool in South Philly to try and beat the heat.
A Heat Health Emergency in the city of Philadelphia led many people to local cooling centers, like the Cecil B. Moore Library and the Chew Park Pool in South Philly to try and beat the heat.
The feels-like temperature in Philadelphia and other cities including Reading, Trenton and Vineland could reach triple digits on Saturday.
A heat wave that's already given us the hottest days of 2024 is back in force again on Friday, this time with an air quality alert.
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The Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory through Friday and the city of Philadelphia has activated its heat emergency.
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The Philadelphia region's heat wave is well underway with no immediate end in sight.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
We have to keep a close eye on our pets during this stretch of hot weather. The extreme heat across the Delaware Valley is dangerous not only for people but also for pets.
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Father's Day is the last seasonable day before temperatures rise ushering in the first heat wave of the season this week.
Get ready for beautiful weekend weather around the Philadelphia region with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, and highs in the low to middle 80s.
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