Philadelphia heat wave: Staying safe, cool as dangerous heat grips region

Philadelphia heat wave: Staying safe, cool as dangerous heat grips region

From pools and cooling centers to what to wear and pet care, here's everything you need to know about staying safe in the heat wave in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, including how to spot heat-related illnesses.

From pools and cooling centers to what to wear and pet care, here's everything you need to know about staying safe in the heat wave in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, including how to spot heat-related illnesses.

Philadelphia weather: First heat wave of 2024
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Philadelphia weather: First heat wave of 2024

Temperatures are on the rise Tuesday as the Philadelphia area is set to have its first heat wave this year.

Temperatures are on the rise Tuesday as the Philadelphia area is set to have its first heat wave this year.

Weather Authority: Monday night forecast
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Weather Authority: Monday night forecast

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the high temperatures as it may feel like it's 100-110 degrees outside later on this week.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the high temperatures as it may feel like it's 100-110 degrees outside later on this week.

Weather Authority: Monday 5pm forecast
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Weather Authority: Monday 5pm forecast

FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the latest in weather ahead a week with temperatures in the high 90s. Plus, the UV index for Tuesday is exceptionally high, here's a reminder to wear that sunscreen!

FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the latest in weather ahead a week with temperatures in the high 90s. Plus, the UV index for Tuesday is exceptionally high, here's a reminder to wear that sunscreen!

Prepare for the hot week ahead | FOX Weather Philly
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Prepare for the hot week ahead | FOX Weather Philly

FOX 29's Kathy Orr and Scott Williams chat with Sarah Johnson, Warning Coordination Meteorologist National Weather Service about all things heat wave ahead a scorching hot week.

FOX 29's Kathy Orr and Scott Williams chat with Sarah Johnson, Warning Coordination Meteorologist National Weather Service about all things heat wave ahead a scorching hot week.

Philadelphia weather: Heat wave on the way with temps in high 90s

Philadelphia weather: Heat wave on the way with temps in high 90s

With just days to go until summer officially starts, the Philadelphia area will experience its first heat wave of the year.

With just days to go until summer officially starts, the Philadelphia area will experience its first heat wave of the year.

Weather Authority: Sunday night forecast
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Weather Authority: Sunday night forecast

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the temperatures to come ahead a hot week with extreme heat watches.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the temperatures to come ahead a hot week with extreme heat watches.

Philadelphia weather: Storms push off the Jersey shore, setting up pleasant weekend

Philadelphia weather: Storms push off the Jersey shore, setting up pleasant weekend

Once Friday’s system has passed, the weekend should be beautiful for Dad, especially down the shore, where temps will be in the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies. If you’re staying home, temps will be in the mid-80s.

Once Friday’s system has passed, the weekend should be beautiful for Dad, especially down the shore, where temps will be in the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies. If you’re staying home, temps will be in the mid-80s.

Orr at the Shore: Kathy Orr is in Ocean City
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Orr at the Shore: Kathy Orr is in Ocean City

FOX 29's Weather Authority Kathy Orr is in Ocean City chatting with recent high school grads and visiting Fudge Kitchen.

FOX 29's Weather Authority Kathy Orr is in Ocean City chatting with recent high school grads and visiting Fudge Kitchen.