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Fog and light rain greet Philadelphia on Memorial Day, with showers and a HIGH rip current risk at area beaches. Allow extra travel time and check beach warnings.
Philadelphia's city-run mussel hatchery is scaling up to seed rivers with living filters that may help make the Schuylkill and Delaware swimmable and fishable again.
Light rain and fog Sunday, May 24, 2026. High rip current risk at the Jersey Shore through 8 p.m.; expect chilly, wet conditions.
Light rain and gusty east winds will make Saturday a soggy commute, with high rip current and surf risks at area beaches.
A cool, rainy stretch arrives for Philadelphia with the heaviest rain Saturday night and strong onshore winds that raise rip‑current and small‑craft risks.
A cool, wet pattern moves into Philadelphia Thursday with showers and thunderstorms and an unsettled holiday weekend.
Two older Lehigh County residents died at home Monday as an early heat wave pushed heat indexes near 100 degrees. The coroner ruled the deaths accidental and urged neighbors to check on vulnerable people.
Heat Advisory through Wednesday as highs reach the mid‑90s. Late‑afternoon storms should cool the region.
Heat Advisory through Wednesday as highs climb near 97°F and ozone alerts put sensitive groups at risk. City cooling centers and the Heatline are available.
Heat Advisory in effect from noon May 18 to 8 p.m. May 19. Highs will climb into the mid‑90s and near 97°F; check cooling centers and safety tips.
Philadelphia will warm into the 90s Monday–Wednesday with storms likely Wednesday afternoon. Coastal areas stay cooler, but inland spots could flirt with heat‑advisory criteria.
Sunny and warming in Philadelphia with highs near 82°F today. Jersey Shore faces a High Rip Current Risk and a Small Craft Advisory is in effect.
Cloudy Friday morning gives way to a warm weekend. Highs climb into the 80s and low 90s early next week.
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