Heat

Sweating it out in saunas has a variety of physical and mental health benefits

After Philly's hot start to the summer, it's been one of the coolest Augusts in years

Philly August Weather

Philly hits 100 degrees for first time since 2012

Philly Heat Wave

If Philly hits 100 degrees next week, it would be the first time it reached that mark since 2012

Philly Heat Weather

The world just had its hottest year on record. Was 2024 Philly's warmest, too?

2024 hottest year on record

Classes will end three hours early Tuesday and Wednesday at 63 Philly schools without proper AC

Early school dismissals

As Philly endures another heat wave, has this summer been the hottest in recent history?

Heat wave

Hot weather has Philly in a heat health emergency through Wednesday night

Heat Health Emergency July

When the weather gets hot, tempers also tend to flare

Hot Weather Thermometer

Philly is under a heat health emergency — here's what that means

Philly Heat Warning

When exercising in hot weather, hydration and other precautions are critical to avoiding heat-related illnesses

Exercise Extreme Heat

Here's how to protect phones, laptops and cars from damage in extreme heat

Electronics heat Unsplash

Philadelphia set to open 25 public pools next week, just in time for the first heat wave of the season

Philly Pools Opening Dates

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

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

Climate Change Report

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

Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality

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

Urban heat island effect

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

Philly Heat Warnings

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

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