Philadelphia weather: Severe storms, damaging winds and tornadoes possible Saturday
Severe thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, frequent lightning, damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes to the Philadelphia region Saturday. Wildfire smoke and poor air quality should gradually improve as rain moves through, with lower humidity and better conditions expected Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, frequent lightning, damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes to the Philadelphia region Saturday. Wildfire smoke and poor air quality should gradually improve as rain moves through, with lower humidity and better conditions expected Sunday.
Shane Gillis breaks 2 Guinness World Records at Lincoln Financial Field show
Shane Gillis broke two Guinness World Records during a star-filled comedy show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Shane Gillis broke two Guinness World Records during a star-filled comedy show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Thunderstorms bring damaging winds, flooding to Philadelphia regionSaturday
Severe thunderstorms moved through the Philadelphia region Saturday, bringing heavy rain, damaging wind and some flooding.
Severe thunderstorms moved through the Philadelphia region Saturday, bringing heavy rain, damaging wind and some flooding.
Tracking storms in Philadelphia Saturday
FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams tracks the storms expected to come to the area Saturday.
FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams tracks the storms expected to come to the area Saturday.
Philadelphia suspends trash pickup Friday, closes pools and spraygrounds due to air quality
Philadelphia officials have issued a Code Purple Air Quality Alert for particulate matter, warning that air is very unhealthy to breathe due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
Philadelphia officials have issued a Code Purple Air Quality Alert for particulate matter, warning that air is very unhealthy to breathe due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
Shane Gillis to perform in Philadelphia amid Code Purple, 'very unhealthy' air quality
Comedian Shane Gillis is set to perform Friday at Lincoln Financial Field despite ‘very unhealthy’ air quality brought on by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota.
Comedian Shane Gillis is set to perform Friday at Lincoln Financial Field despite ‘very unhealthy’ air quality brought on by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota.
Shuttle bus carrying UPenn hospital staff overturns in South Philadelphia crash, 7 hurt
A shuttle bus carrying University of Pennsylvania Hospital staff overturned after colliding with a car early Friday morning in South Philadelphia.
A shuttle bus carrying University of Pennsylvania Hospital staff overturned after colliding with a car early Friday morning in South Philadelphia.
Philadelphia air quality forecast: When could smoke begin to clear?
FOX 29's Sue Serio has a look at the forecast and when the smoky conditions creating unhealthy air conditions could finally clear out of the area.
FOX 29's Sue Serio has a look at the forecast and when the smoky conditions creating unhealthy air conditions could finally clear out of the area.
Air quality alerts and tracking storms in the area
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the air quality alerts issued in the area. Plus, we're tracking storms for this weekend.
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the air quality alerts issued in the area. Plus, we're tracking storms for this weekend.
Unidentified man struck and killed on I-76 near Spring Garden exit in Philadelphia
A man was found dead on I-76 east near the Spring Garden Exit after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
A man was found dead on I-76 east near the Spring Garden Exit after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Canadian wildfire smoke impacts Philadelphia as heat index nears 100
Canadian wildfire smoke is lowering visibility and bringing the smell of smoke across the Philadelphia area. FOX 29 says the smoke will affect the region today and tomorrow, with the heaviest concentration expected around the area tonight. The region is also in its fifth heat wave of the year, with the heat index expected to feel around 100 degrees. Isolated storms are possible later today, with a better chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday to help break the heat and clear some of the smoke.
Canadian wildfire smoke is lowering visibility and bringing the smell of smoke across the Philadelphia area. FOX 29 says the smoke will affect the region today and tomorrow, with the heaviest concentration expected around the area tonight. The region is also in its fifth heat wave of the year, with the heat index expected to feel around 100 degrees. Isolated storms are possible later today, with a better chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday to help break the heat and clear some of the smoke.
Air quality safe after large fire at scrapyard just outside of Philadelphia prompts tests
Officials monitored air quality for potential contaminants after a fire broke out Wednesday at a scrapyard near Philadelphia. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion and a shelter in place was lifted after the fire was brought under control.
Officials monitored air quality for potential contaminants after a fire broke out Wednesday at a scrapyard near Philadelphia. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion and a shelter in place was lifted after the fire was brought under control.
Emergency demolition set after vacant West Philadelphia home collapses
A vacant home at 6055 Spruce Street in Philadelphia partially collapsed Wednesday morning, prompting emergency demolition plans and leaving nearby homes still occupied.
A vacant home at 6055 Spruce Street in Philadelphia partially collapsed Wednesday morning, prompting emergency demolition plans and leaving nearby homes still occupied.
Philadelphia weather: Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
Philadelphia weather: Air quality forecast
FOX 29 meteorologists Scott Williams and Kathy Orr break down how the wildfire smoke from Canada will affect the area and the air quality.
FOX 29 meteorologists Scott Williams and Kathy Orr break down how the wildfire smoke from Canada will affect the area and the air quality.
Parker rebukes federal government's removal of slavery panels at President's House
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker rebuked the federal government's decision to remove slavery panels at the President's House overnight Tuesday and vowed to continue to fight to ensure "all of our history must be told."
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker rebuked the federal government's decision to remove slavery panels at the President's House overnight Tuesday and vowed to continue to fight to ensure "all of our history must be told."
Excessive Heat Warning: Triple digit temperatures to roast Philadelphia on Wednesday
Temperatures in Philadelphia are expected to stretch into the triple digits on Wednesday as the region approaches its fifth heat wave.
Temperatures in Philadelphia are expected to stretch into the triple digits on Wednesday as the region approaches its fifth heat wave.
Excessive Heat Warning: Triple digit temperatures to roast Philadelphia on Wednesday
Temperatures in Philadelphia are expected to stretch into the triple digits on Wednesday as the fifth heat wave of the summer continues.
Temperatures in Philadelphia are expected to stretch into the triple digits on Wednesday as the fifth heat wave of the summer continues.
Philadelphia weather: Tuesday evening forecast
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions ahead of tonight's MLB All-Star Game and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions ahead of tonight's MLB All-Star Game and breaks down the 7-day forecast.
Philadelphia weather: All-Star Game forecast
FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams break down the forecast for tonight's All-Star Game and check in with Breland Moore at Citizens Bank Park.
FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams break down the forecast for tonight's All-Star Game and check in with Breland Moore at Citizens Bank Park.