How was the weather when the U.S. declared independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776?
The United States declared independence from Great Britain 245 years ago this Sunday – on July 4, 1776. Independence Day gatherings were a little different in those days, and so was the weather.
The United States declared independence from Great Britain 245 years ago this Sunday – on July 4, 1776. Independence Day gatherings were a little different in those days, and so was the weather.
Weather Authority: Scattered showers will clear by Independence Day
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Fourth of July Weekend forecast.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Fourth of July Weekend forecast.
Weather Authority: Few more rounds of rain expected overnight
Strong storms prompted tornado warnings in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Thursday afternoon.
Strong storms prompted tornado warnings in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Thursday afternoon.
Powerful storms leave behind damage in Milford, Delaware
Strong storms moved across the area Thursday with the most extensive damage reported in Milford, Delaware.
Strong storms moved across the area Thursday with the most extensive damage reported in Milford, Delaware.
Tropical Storm Elsa forms as fifth named storm of hurricane season
While Tropical Storm Elsa officially formed Thursday morning, it’s still too soon to determine what – if any – impacts could happen next week for Florida. Elsa is the earliest fifth named storm on record for the Atlantic hurricane season.
While Tropical Storm Elsa officially formed Thursday morning, it’s still too soon to determine what – if any – impacts could happen next week for Florida. Elsa is the earliest fifth named storm on record for the Atlantic hurricane season.
FOX 29 Weather Authority: 7-Day Forecast (Friday update)
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the forecast.
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the forecast.
Tornado warnings issued parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
A tornado warning is in effect for parts of Bucks, Burlington, Mercer, Kent, Sussex counties until 5:30 p.m.
A tornado warning is in effect for parts of Bucks, Burlington, Mercer, Kent, Sussex counties until 5:30 p.m.
Weather Authority: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings in effect as strong storms approach
FOX 29's Kathy Orr is tracking severe storms moving into the region.
FOX 29's Kathy Orr is tracking severe storms moving into the region.
Pacific Northwest heat wave may have killed hundreds, officials say
Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.
Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.
Rounds of showers and storms to impact area Thursday afternoon into Friday
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the latest update on several rounds of showers and storms that are expected to impact the area Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning.
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has the latest update on several rounds of showers and storms that are expected to impact the area Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning.
Severe storms, heavy rain to impact Delaware Valley Thursday afternoon
FOX 29's Scott Williams has the latest on a line of storms and showers expected to bring downpours and strong wind gusts to the area Thursday afternoon.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has the latest on a line of storms and showers expected to bring downpours and strong wind gusts to the area Thursday afternoon.
No, it wasn’t the apocalypse; shelf clouds leave Philadelphia area residents in awe
Dozens of people flocked to social media Wednesday evening to share their best “shelfies.”
Dozens of people flocked to social media Wednesday evening to share their best “shelfies.”
Weather Authority: Severe storms, flash flooding possible as heat wave breaks Thursday
FOX 29's Scott Williams has the latest on afternoon storms that are expected to impact the area Thursday.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has the latest on afternoon storms that are expected to impact the area Thursday.
Weather Authority: Heat wave breaks with showers on Thursday
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Thursday forecast.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has your Thursday forecast.
Weather Authority: Storms Thursday pose flash flooding risk
The peak of the heat is past as Kathy Orr says widespread thunderstorms Thursday brings the risk of torrential rain. A Flash Flood Watch is posted.
The peak of the heat is past as Kathy Orr says widespread thunderstorms Thursday brings the risk of torrential rain. A Flash Flood Watch is posted.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast 10 p.m.
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, detailing when severe thunderstorms may start across the Delaware Valley Thursday.
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, detailing when severe thunderstorms may start across the Delaware Valley Thursday.
Heat wave peaks Wednesday, then severe storm and flooding risks return
Heat relief is on the way soon, but not without a risk for severe storms and flooding.
Heat relief is on the way soon, but not without a risk for severe storms and flooding.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast 5 p.m.
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, with an update on possible severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, with an update on possible severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday
Hunting Park residents seek alternative methods to cool off as their pool will not open
Folks in Hunting Park are seeking alternative ways to cool off, as their community pool will not open this summer.
Folks in Hunting Park are seeking alternative ways to cool off, as their community pool will not open this summer.
Feels-like temperatures to reach triple digits as heat wave continues Wednesday
FOX 29's Scott Williams has the latest on Wednesday's heat and when the Delaware Valley can expect some rain to bring a little relief.
FOX 29's Scott Williams has the latest on Wednesday's heat and when the Delaware Valley can expect some rain to bring a little relief.