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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 ...
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 ...
Tuesday was the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast. When will this extreme heat wave end?
A long-lasting extreme heat wave reached its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major ...
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 ...
An obscure temperature record shows impact of massive heat wave
AccuWeather reports June 24 was the hottest day in more than a decade for millions of residents. But also pay attention to ...
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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.
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Doctors warn of dangers in local heat wave
Heat waves like this one can put people at risk of heat exhaustion or the even more serious condition of heat stroke.
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 ...
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 ...
Temperature in New York City reaches 100 degrees as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave
The temperature in New York City has reached 100 degrees as the eastern U.S. sweltered under an extreme heat wave.
As dangerous heat continues in Philadelphia, outreach teams hit the streets with compassion and cold water
Outreach workers from the nonprofit Horizon House are checking on people experiencing homelessness during the heat wave.