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Amtrak trains to run at reduced speeds due to heat wave

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In wake of heat waves in Pa., experts reflect on preparing for the future

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This week's heat wave will be 'strongest we've seen in as much as 15 years,' meteorologist says

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FIFA Fan Festival to shift hours this week while extreme heat watch is in effect

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Why is the temperature in the 90s but the 'real feel' in triple digits? A meteorology professor explains.

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Summer nights in Philly are steadily getting warmer, study finds

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Philly hits 100 degrees for first time since 2012

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Philly declares heat emergency for Sunday through Wednesday with temperatures expected to near 100

Keep your home cool with these tips as the summer's first heat wave arrives

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As Philly endures another heat wave, has this summer been the hottest in recent history?

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Traces of snow observed at Philadelphia airport amid heat wave

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Hot weather has Philly in a heat health emergency through Wednesday night

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Philly Heat Warning

Here are tips to keep pets safe in the sweltering heat

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Juneteenth holiday affects options for cooling off in Philly on Wednesday

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As Philly prepares for its first heat wave of the year, here's where to stay cool

Philly pool cooling centers

Philadelphia set to open 25 public pools next week, just in time for the first heat wave of the season

Philly Pools Opening Dates

Philly braces for a record-breaking heat wave, just as the summer season ends

Philadelphia heat wave

School hasn't started yet in the city, but Philly is already planning early dismissals due to the weather

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Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Philly region on Thursday and Friday

Philly Heat Warnings

Free ways to beat the Philly heat as summer temperatures climb

Philadelphia summer heat cool down

Heat waves can be dangerous for seniors and children; here's how to prevent dehydration, heat stroke

Philly heat wave

Pets can overheat in the summer heat; here's how to keep them safe

Philadelphia Water Department to pause service shutoffs during heat health emergency

Children's Health

It's hot outside — and that's bad news for children's health

Heat Waves Climate Change

Excessive heat warning issued as extremely hot, humid weather returns to Philly region

Philly weather forecast

Philly declares heat emergency as region sweats out hot, humid temperatures

Philadelphia weather forecast

Heat advisory issued in anticipation of hot, humid weather across Philly region this week

Philly forecast heat advisory

Hot, humid weather with severe thunderstorms in store for Wednesday

Philadelphia Weather Forecast

Hot, humid weather expected to continue in Philly region through midweek

Philly region weather forecast

Pennsylvania's temperature will be 5.9 degrees warmer by 2050, climate report says

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Philly issues heat health emergency as temperature approaches 100 degrees

Philadelphia heat emergency

Heat wave could push Philadelphia temperatures above 100 for the first time in eight years

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Philadelphia heat wave is almost over — what to expect this week

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Hundreds evacuated from Philadelphia retirement community in stifling heat

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Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency, from Wednesday to Sunday evening

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After August heat wave, Philadelphia schools could return to starting classes after Labor Day

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