Philadelphia area weather: Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and flooding expected Saturday

The severe weather risk is highest for southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware Saturday, with a flood watch in effect for the I-95 corridor, interior South Jersey and New Castle County.

Tracking storms in Philadelphia Saturday
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams tracks the storms expected to come to the area Saturday. 

Code Orange air quality alert issued for Philadelphia area Saturday, July 18

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reports improving air quality across most of Pennsylvania, but a Code Orange Air Quality Alert remains in effect for five southeastern counties on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

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.

Code Purple air alert moves summer camps indoors for kids' safety

Twin Spring Farm Day Camp in Ambler, Pa., moved all activities indoors due to a Code Purple Air Quality Alert caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

Philadelphia air quality forecast: When could smoke begin to clear?
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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. 

LIVE Updates: Philadelphia, surrounding areas moved back to Code Red for wildfire smoke

A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for Pennsylvania as smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has worsened over the area Friday, creating 'very unhealthy' conditions.

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Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings for Ocean, Burlington counties

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for parts of Ocean and Burlington Counties in southern New Jersey, with hazards including a possible tornado, quarter-size hail, and damaging winds.

Air quality alerts and tracking storms in the area
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the air quality alerts issued in the area. Plus, we're tracking storms for this weekend. 

Code Red issued in Philadelphia: Air Quality Index hits 211

Philadelphia issued a "Code Red" air quality alert Thursday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with air quality reaching "Very Unhealthy" levels and further warnings in effect for Friday.

Code Purple air quality alert issued in Pennsylvania for Friday, July 17: What we know

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for particulate matter (PM2.5) on Friday, July 17, 2026, due to wildfire smoke.

Phillies vs. Mets start time moved up Thursday due to air quality concerns

The Phillies moved up the start time of Thursday’s game against the New York Mets due to air quality concerns, according to officials. Canadian wildfire smoke caused hazardous air quality in Philadelphia, impacting outdoor activities and prompting health alerts.

Philadelphia air quality map: Here's when Canadian wildfire smoke could be the worst

Canadian wildfire smoke has moved in over Philadelphia and the surrounding areas prompting Code Red air quality alerts throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Here's a look at current conditions.

Code Red air quality alert in effect across PA, NJ due to Canadian wildfire smoke

A statewide Code Red air quality alert is in effect across Pennsylvania and New Jersey today as smoke from Canadian wildfires brings unhealthy particle pollution to the region.

Canadian wildfire smoke impacts Philadelphia as heat index nears 100
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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.