Weather
FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change
Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters.
2 days ago
Free air conditioners available again in Pa. through utility assistance program
The A/C units and repairs are available only to people who received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.
4 days ago
Listen 1:098 mistakes to avoid if you’re going out in the heat
Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
6 days ago
Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.
2 weeks ago
Prepare for an ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season on the East Coast, forecasters say
NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.
3 weeks ago
2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of New Jersey
The minor quake comes nearly two months after earthquake centered in North Jersey registered a magnitude of 4.8.
3 weeks ago
Expect a hot summer in the Philly region, NOAA forecasters say
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record.
4 weeks ago
Firefighters fully contain Wharton State Forest fire that burned hundreds of acres
The wildfire burned 510 acres before it was declared fully contained.
2 months ago
2.6-magnitude aftershock reported in Gladstone, New Jersey days after earthquake, USGS says
The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey — about 60 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
2 months ago
Officials warn that a changing climate can spark a wildfire despite a wet couple of months.
2 months ago
Listen :52Eclipse forecast: A beautiful day, but watching for some clouds in the Philly region
Here's a look at the 7-day forecast.
2 months ago
What we know about Philly’s earthquake risk
Friday morning’s shaking got us thinking more about the ground beneath our feet. How common are earthquakes in our region?
2 months ago
4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Pa., NJ. and Del.
At 10:23 a.m., a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey rattled the greater Philadelphia region.
2 months ago
Total solar eclipse forecast: Will the Philly region see clear skies Monday?
Conditions in the northeast have looked promising so far, but the timing and speed of Monday’s storms may influence what cloud cover looks like for the rest of the U.S.
2 months ago
2 people killed by falling trees in Montgomery, Delaware counties
Severe storms led to water rescues and flooding storms across the Delaware Valley.
2 months ago