Weather

The unofficial start of summer will be spoiled by showers and unseasonably cool temperatures from Philly to the shore.

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.

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.

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

The Philadelphia area is under several severe weather alerts on Wednesday, with more rain expected over Memorial Day Weekend.

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

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.

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.

Sweltering heat on Wednesday will give way to a round of storms that could turn severe in some places.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Heat Advisory for parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Tuesday's high of 98 degrees set a new record for Philadelphia's hottest May day on record.