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Philly's 3-day scorcher: How this week's heat wave stacks up against history's hottest
The granddaddy arrived in 1901, when the city sweated through a brutal 12-day stretch from June 25 to July 6. Official highs never dipped below 90° and topped out at 103°, part of a deadly East Coast ...
With kids flocking to pools amid heat wave, this Pennsylvania swim club is offering free swim lessons
Kids are flocking to the pools as the Philadelphia area continues to experience a heat wave, making water safety even more ...
Dangerous heat wave strains power grid; millions warned of triple-digit temperatures
The heat wave caused disruptions to public transport across the Northeast. Amtrak said it will be forced to slow train speeds ...
Ways to keep energy bills low, stay cool during heat wave
As we deal with this heat, PECO shared some tips to keep energy bills down while keeping cool and said their infrastructure ...
Philadelphia summer heat: How to stay cool, avoid heat exhaustion, and find public pools and cooling centers
Philadelphia is under an extreme heat warning, with temperatures expected to soar. From public pool openings to symptoms of ...
Much-needed relief comes to Northeast after dangerous heat dome sends temperatures soaring
Some much-needed relief has arrived in the Northeast after a dangerous, dayslong heat dome sent temperatures soaring into ...
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Philadelphia Sweats Under Extreme Heat Wave, NWS Issues Heat Advisory With Index Values Up to 106
Philadelphia faces dangerously high temperatures, with heat index values reaching 106°F, prompting a warning from the NWS.
As heat wave grips half the nation, nighttime temperatures will bring little relief
"This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone ...
Yes Philadelphia, heat-related anxiety is real. Here are some ways to cope:
More than 25% of people who responded to a survey cited extreme weather as a source of anxiety. A tip from a professional: ...