Heat

Penn scientists predict cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat will spike as the planet warms

Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy linked to higher risk of childbirth complications, study finds

Maternal Morbidity Heat Study

Early school dismissals in Philly extended through Friday as heat wave persists

Early school dismissals heat

Philly braces for a record-breaking heat wave, just as the summer season ends

Philadelphia heat wave

When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?

Heat Health Risks

Extreme heat and air pollution doubles risk of a fatal heart attack, study finds

Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality

Adapting to climate change could cost Pa. cities and towns $15 billion by 2040, report says

Climate Change Report

Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Philly region on Thursday and Friday

Philly Heat Warnings

Philly's urban heat island effect causes 10-degree temperature spikes

Urban heat island effect

The summer heat can cause an array of illnesses; here's what to know

Heat Related Illness

Migraines can be worse in the summer; here's how to combat them

Eytan Shander: Sixers fans should be upset no matter who wins NBA Finals

100 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Tuesday, Wednesday due to hot weather

Heat Early Dismissal

Pets can overheat in the summer heat; here's how to keep them safe

How hot is too hot for the human body?

Philly region under heat advisory this weekend with temperatures in the 90s

Philly Weather Heat Storms

Philadelphia would impose fees on developers who don't replace trees they cut down in effort to improve city canopy

Tree Canopy Bill City Council

Community led study will measure urban heat, air pollution in effort to help fight climate change

Urban Heat Philadelphia

Excessive heat warning issued as extremely hot, humid weather returns to Philly region

Philly weather forecast

Philly declares heat emergency as region sweats out hot, humid temperatures

Philadelphia weather forecast

Heat advisory issued in anticipation of hot, humid weather across Philly region this week

Philly forecast heat advisory

Hot, humid weather expected to continue in Philly region through midweek

Philly region weather forecast

Ice vs. heat for pain? It can depend on several factors, experts say

Treating pain

Labor Day weekend weather: Sunny skies in Philly, at shore and Poconos

labor day 2020 forecast

Philly issues heat health emergency as temperature approaches 100 degrees

Philadelphia heat emergency

Heat wave could push Philadelphia temperatures above 100 for the first time in eight years

heat wave philly region

With pools closed, Philly opening 91 spraygrounds to beat summer's heat

Spraygrounds Philly

Philadelphia man dies from weekend heat wave – city's first hot weather death of 2019

ambulance

Former WNBA star Lisa Leslie on Jimmy Butler: 'Kind of a loser move' to leave Philly

Surviving the heat: tips to stay cool

Heat Wave Hot Temperatures 06252019

As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

08222018_heat_jackhammer_Bob

5 signs of heatstroke – plus what to do and not to do

Sunburn Bad 07152019

This week's weather: hot, muggy, wet and a heat index near 110 degrees

Heat Wave Cooling Off 07152019

Best Twitter reactions to Sixers' barrage of moves in NBA free agency

Summer's first heat wave could arrive this week

Heat Wave Hot Temperatures 06252019

Dwyane Wade wears cornrows in tribute to Allen Iverson, thanks Philadelphia

Dwyane Wade Corn rows

Treat yourself to a trip to the spa: Sitting in the sauna boasts a ton of health benefits

sauna health benefits flickr

Philly public schools closing early again Wednesday due to hot weather

Stock_Carroll - The School District of Philadelphia, School Bus

Excessive heat forces half-days at Philly schools on Tuesday, Wednesday

Stock_Carroll - The School District of Philadelphia

Seasonal affective disorder also impacts people during the summer

Summertime_Sadness

Study: Heatwave-related deaths to dramatically increase by 2080

climate change

Philly prepares for Fourth of July festivities amid 'heat health emergency'

Carroll - Logan Square Fountain Swimming

Seven tips for cooling off during a heatwave

06282018_heat_index_NWS

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