Heat
Philly Schools to Close at Noon Tuesday
Philadelphia public schools will close at noon Tuesday because of the excessive heat forecast. The temperature should reach a blistering 95 degrees Fahrenheit Tuesday – the third […]
Seek AC Stat: There’s a Code Orange Air Pollution Alert Today
The National Weather Service has issued a Code Orange weather alert for the Philadelphia area today. Basically, if you’re an old person, a child, or […]
Philly Is About to Melt
For those who were feeling discouraged in last week’s chilly temperatures (or frustrated with Saturday’s downpour) we bring good news: it’s about to get really hot (and sunny) […]
Philly Public Schools to Dismiss Early on Friday Due to Heat
Classes began on Wednesday, but Philadelphia public school students are already getting a little time off — all district schools will dismiss early on Friday due […]
It’s Code Orange for Air Quality in Philly Today
September can’t come soon enough. This August was Philly’s hottest August since 1874, according to the National Weather Service. And it’s ending today with a […]
Discouraged From Swimming in Dumpsters, Philly Embraces Pickup Truck Pools
Last month, Philly got resourceful. When temperatures skyrocketed, residents on Cedar Street lined a dumpster with tarps and filled it with fire hydrant water to create their own […]
Oppressive Philly Heat Wave Causes 3 Deaths This Weekend
Philadelphia’s fifth excessive heat wave of the summer claimed three lives this past weekend. A 59-year-old man from North Philadelphia died yesterday, a spokesman for the […]
The Fan Hack to Help You Survive the Heat Waves of Summer
It is going to be hot this weekend. Like, really hot. And, while sweating does have its perks, it’s not something I’m interested in doing all […]
The Philly Heat Wave Drinking Game
If you haven’t noticed, it’s hot. Really, really hot. And so, we bring you this guide to how to best get intoxicated on this brutally […]
Excessive Heat Warning Remains in Effect for Philly Region Today
It’s going to be another scorcher today, Philadelphia. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Philadelphia and its surrounding counties that […]
Philly, Region Under “Excessive Heat Warning”
How hot is it? The whole temperature map is red: Here's the latest heat index forecast for today! Going to get close to 100 for […]
Philly Schools Closing at Noon Due to Heat
Too cool for school? Not today. Philadelphia public schools will close at noon today because of the heat, district officials announced this morning. The temperature […]
Hot Enough for You?
How hot is it going to be today? Well, look at the map on the right. The colors range from orange to deeper shades of […]
10 Commandments of Riding SEPTA in a Heat Wave
When Martha and the Vandellas sang, “It’s like a heatwave, burning in my heart,” they weren’t talking about Philadelphia in July. In Philadelphia, the heat […]