Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Philadelphia weather: Temps drop into the 60s with rain ahead of unsettled Memorial Day weekend
After a stretch of record-breaking heat in the Philadelphia area, temperatures will tumble on Thursday with showers to set the stage for a cool and damp Memorial Day Weekend.
After a stretch of record-breaking heat in the Philadelphia area, temperatures will tumble on Thursday with showers to set the stage for a cool and damp Memorial Day Weekend.
Philadelphia weather: Thursday forecast
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Thursday forecast.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Thursday forecast.
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.
Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and power outages to parts of the region, causing property damage and leaving thousands without electricity.
Philadelphia weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Warning and looks ahead at the 7-day forecast.
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Warning and looks ahead at the 7-day forecast.
Philadelphia weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9pm
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Watch and what to expect.
FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr discusses tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Watch and what to expect.
Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of Pennsylvania, NJ, Delaware
The Philadelphia area is under several severe weather alerts on Wednesday, with more rain expected over Memorial Day Weekend.
The Philadelphia area is under several severe weather alerts on Wednesday, with more rain expected over Memorial Day Weekend.
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.
Two men, both 76, were found dead in their Lehigh County homes on Tuesday after extreme heat exposure.
57 Philadelphia schools move to virtual learning Wed. May 20 due to heat
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
Philadelphia weather: Storms possible before cooler Memorial Day weekend
A cold front moving into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast could bring thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail to the Philadelphia area, according to FOX Weather.
A cold front moving into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast could bring thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail to the Philadelphia area, according to FOX Weather.
Philadelphia weather: Heat wave wraps up on Wednesday ahead of rainy, chilly Memorial Day Weekend
Sweltering heat on Wednesday will give way to a round of storms that could turn severe in some places.
Sweltering heat on Wednesday will give way to a round of storms that could turn severe in some places.
Philadelphia weather: Wednesday forecast
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Wednesday forecast.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Wednesday forecast.
Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorm warning and heat advisory in effect for area
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Heat Advisory for parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Heat Advisory for parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Philadelphia sets record for hottest day in May on record
Tuesday's high of 98 degrees set a new record for Philadelphia's hottest May day on record.
Tuesday's high of 98 degrees set a new record for Philadelphia's hottest May day on record.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Philadelphia weather: Spring heat wave peaks on Tuesday with temps in upper-90s
A rare spring heat wave will reach its peak on Tuesday with temperatures forecasted to hit the upper-90s in Philadelphia and beyond.
A rare spring heat wave will reach its peak on Tuesday with temperatures forecasted to hit the upper-90s in Philadelphia and beyond.
Philadelphia weather: Spring heat wave peaks on Tuesday with temps in the upper 90s
A unseasonably hot stretch will reach its peak on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to hit the mid-90s with lots of sunshine. Temperatures will stay warm on Wednesday before crashing into the 60s for the back half of the week.
A unseasonably hot stretch will reach its peak on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to hit the mid-90s with lots of sunshine. Temperatures will stay warm on Wednesday before crashing into the 60s for the back half of the week.
Philly weather: Record-breaking temperatures amid heat advisory
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the scorching heat Monday amid a heat advisory that is expected to last until Wednesday.
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the scorching heat Monday amid a heat advisory that is expected to last until Wednesday.
Philadelphia extreme heat: city tests cool pavement, offers free trees
Some neighborhoods in Philadelphia are feeling the heat more than others, as urban heat islands drive up temperatures well above the city average, according to city officials.
Some neighborhoods in Philadelphia are feeling the heat more than others, as urban heat islands drive up temperatures well above the city average, according to city officials.