Haddonfield Fourth of July parade sees record hot dog contest turnout despite scorching heat

Despite 96-degree temperatures, families packed downtown Haddonfield on Friday for the borough’s annual Fourth of July parade, where a record-setting performance highlighted the popular hot dog eating contest.

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.

Phillies fans face 105-degree heat at Citizens Bank Park as Pirates win 6-1

Phillies fans and workers endured extreme heat exceeding 105 degrees at Citizens Bank Park during a game against the Pirates, with measures taken to help them cope.

Kirk Franklin concert canceled by weather during Philadelphia celebration

Severe weather cut short Sunday's Gospel on Independence Concert, canceling the event an hour in and preventing headliner Kirk Franklin from taking the stage.

Flash flood warning issued for Philadelphia area Sunday evening

NWS Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning until 10:45 PM EDT for Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania, plus Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.

Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France

A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Large tree falls onto cars and houses after North Philadelphia storm

A large tree fell on Lambert Street in North Philadelphia after a storm, damaging cars and a house and prompting a city-contracted crew to remove it.

Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds

Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.

Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect for Philadelphia region

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings across the Philadelphia region as storms move through, bringing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain.

Heat map: Here's who's least likely to have air conditioning

As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.

UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

Storms bring power outages, downed trees to Bucks, Montgomery, Chester counties

Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and power outages to parts of the region, causing property damage and leaving thousands without electricity.

2 men die from heat exposure in Lehigh County on Tuesday

Two men, both 76, were found dead in their Lehigh County homes on Tuesday after extreme heat exposure.