Philadelphia extends heat emergency through Monday night, due to oppressive conditions

The city’s declaration of the emergency puts into action heat programs set up for residents, including cooling centers, home visits for residents by special field teams, outreach for the homeless.

Weather Authority: 8 a.m. Saturday forecast
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The heat is here to stay this weekend with temperature hitting a high of 100 degrees.

Philadelphia businesses struggle in intense heatwave

Businesses are feeling the heat from the Delaware Valley’s heatwave and some are even forced to shut down.

Weather Authority: Excessive Heat Warning in effect as heatwave continues

Saturday the heatwave continues, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees in many locations. Sunday will likely see more locations top out around 100 degrees, with a higher degree of humidity.

Falling trees kill 2 babies in Alabama, 1 girl in Maine

A 3-month-old and 11-month died after a tree crashed into their Alabama home. Officials said a 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Maine.