Brutal cold grips Philly region as wind chills raise frostbite risk
Dangerous cold is tightening its grip on the Philadelphia region, with biting wind chills creating a serious frostbite risk in minutes. Meteorologists say snow squalls and gusty winds are helping drive temperatures down into the teens and 20s, with wind gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph in some spots. Drivers are also being warned about slick, “icy-dicey” road conditions across parts of the area. Philadelphia remains under a Code Blue, with additional shelter resources available for anyone who needs a warm place to stay. Doctors caution that frostbite can develop in as little as 20 minutes in these conditions, and hypothermia remains a concern — especially for young children and older adults.
Dangerous cold is tightening its grip on the Philadelphia region, with biting wind chills creating a serious frostbite risk in minutes. Meteorologists say snow squalls and gusty winds are helping drive temperatures down into the teens and 20s, with wind gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph in some spots. Drivers are also being warned about slick, “icy-dicey” road conditions across parts of the area. Philadelphia remains under a Code Blue, with additional shelter resources available for anyone who needs a warm place to stay. Doctors caution that frostbite can develop in as little as 20 minutes in these conditions, and hypothermia remains a concern — especially for young children and older adults.
Extreme Cold Warning in Philly: Power outages possible
A Wind Advisory and Extreme Cold Warning are in effect for this weekend. FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams has the latest.
A Wind Advisory and Extreme Cold Warning are in effect for this weekend. FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams has the latest.
This year's Super Bowl flyover will feature these 8 aircraft
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Weather Authority: Freezing spray expected this weekend
FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams details the freezing cold weather to expect in the area over the weekend.
FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams details the freezing cold weather to expect in the area over the weekend.
Camden honors firefighter who died after falling through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina
Family, colleagues, and city officials are mourning the loss of Camden firefighter Howard Bennett, who died after falling into the Delaware River during a routine boat inspection.
Family, colleagues, and city officials are mourning the loss of Camden firefighter Howard Bennett, who died after falling into the Delaware River during a routine boat inspection.
Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Super Bowl fumble: Fanatics faces backlash over NFL merch quality, availability
Sports merchandising giant Fanatics apologizes to Patriots, Seahawks supporters after widespread criticism over product shortages, jersey quality issues
Sports merchandising giant Fanatics apologizes to Patriots, Seahawks supporters after widespread criticism over product shortages, jersey quality issues
Timothy Busfield, 'West Wing' actor, indicted on child sex abuse charges
A New Mexico grand jury has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on multiple child sex charges.
A New Mexico grand jury has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on multiple child sex charges.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 2 teens in Pennsylvania arrested in New York
A man accused of lying about his age to meet teen girls online who he then met and sexually assaulted in Pennsylvania was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.
A man accused of lying about his age to meet teen girls online who he then met and sexually assaulted in Pennsylvania was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.
WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
Philadelphia weather: Snow squalls overnight Friday, temps plummet this weekend
A late night burst of snow will sweep across the Philadelphia area on Friday ahead of a artic cold front that will nosedive temperatures into the 20s with brutal wind chills over the weekend.
A late night burst of snow will sweep across the Philadelphia area on Friday ahead of a artic cold front that will nosedive temperatures into the 20s with brutal wind chills over the weekend.
New Castle County police officer passes away after blood cancer battle
The New Castle County Division of Police is mourning the loss of Detective Christopher Skrobot, a veteran member of the force who passed away on Thursday.
The New Castle County Division of Police is mourning the loss of Detective Christopher Skrobot, a veteran member of the force who passed away on Thursday.
Feds accuse Minneapolis man of threatening ICE agents online
Federal prosecutors say a Minneapolis man threatened and cyberstalked federal agents in response to ICE operations in the state.
Federal prosecutors say a Minneapolis man threatened and cyberstalked federal agents in response to ICE operations in the state.
Center City bar Dirty Franks bans patrons under 25 after fake ID surge
Jody Sweitzer, co-owner of Dirty Franks, said the decision comes after a teenager tried to use a fake Pennsylvania license with a photo of a 24-year-old Ben Franklin on it.
Jody Sweitzer, co-owner of Dirty Franks, said the decision comes after a teenager tried to use a fake Pennsylvania license with a photo of a 24-year-old Ben Franklin on it.
Police: Potentially linked break-ins reported in Abington Township
Police in Abington Township are warning residents to stay alert after two break-ins in the Rydal section last month, which investigators believe may be connected.
Police in Abington Township are warning residents to stay alert after two break-ins in the Rydal section last month, which investigators believe may be connected.
Camden firefighter dies after being trapped under ice on Delaware River: Officials
Camden is mourning the death of a longtime firefighter who died after falling through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina during a routine fire boat maintenance check, according to the Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ).
Camden is mourning the death of a longtime firefighter who died after falling through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina during a routine fire boat maintenance check, according to the Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ).
Epstein files show predator flew victims out of Minnesota, made visit to state in 2015
Documents included in the latest release of the Epstein files show the disgraced late billionaire routinely paid for flights to fly women in and out of Minnesota over the course of years. Here's what we uncovered.
Documents included in the latest release of the Epstein files show the disgraced late billionaire routinely paid for flights to fly women in and out of Minnesota over the course of years. Here's what we uncovered.
Family, ACLU demand transparency after Cambodian American man dies in ICE custody in Philadelphia
Parady La, a longtime Philadelphia-area resident and father, died Jan. 9 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Detention Center.
Parady La, a longtime Philadelphia-area resident and father, died Jan. 9 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Detention Center.
ICE detainer numbers in Minnesota don't add up: Surge fact check
Questions are being raised about the accuracy of deportable criminal numbers in Minnesota as federal and local figures don't match up.
Questions are being raised about the accuracy of deportable criminal numbers in Minnesota as federal and local figures don't match up.
Major firearms distributor serving thousands of retailers across multiple countries files for bankruptcy
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.