Philly Weekend Turns Cooler, Windy
Gusty west winds and cooler temperatures are forecast for the Philadelphia area this weekend before milder weather returns early next week.
Philadelphia Weather and Disaster News
Weather and disaster in Philadelphia runs on conditions, natural events and safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in immediate safety alerts, regional impact from major storms and subsequent recovery efforts.
Forecasts
Philly Stays Mild, Rain Arrives Thursday
Philadelphia's forecast calls for mild, partly cloudy weather to open November 2026 before rain ends an 18-day dry stretch.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Do you believe extreme summer heat contributes to an increase in violent crime in your community?
Philadelphia Faces Triple Heat and Shooting Spike
The city endured record high temperatures and nine shooting incidents over the July 4, 2026 holiday weekend.
Emergency Response
Army Corps Retires Historic Dredge McFarland in Philly
The vessel officially entered standby status at Fort Mifflin following a farewell ceremony marking its six decades of service.
Safety
Live Poll
Do you feel your neighborhood is adequately prepared to handle local extreme weather events?
Philadelphia Launches Neighborhood Climate Resilience Toolkit
The new city initiative provides residents with educational guides to prepare for environmental hazards.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Do you plan to visit local parks specifically to view fall foliage this season?
Fall Foliage Colors Emerge Across Philadelphia
The region is seeing early signs of seasonal color change as peak foliage nears.
More in Weather and Disaster
Day to day, that means monitoring storm paths, flood risks, infrastructure integrity and emergency declarations. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns of heat waves and severe thunderstorms dictate the local tempo of these events. The ability of municipal infrastructure to manage excess rainfall often defines the scope of a disaster story.