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AccuWeather: Sunny, hot with low humidity Tuesday
AccuWeather: Sunny, hot with low humidity Tuesday for the Philadelphia region
AccuWeather: Sunny, hot with low humidity Tuesday
Heat and humidity build by Wednesday leading to an afternoon/evening storm threat.MORE
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- Special Weather Statement
Strong winds have developed this afternoon with peak gusts of 35to 45 mph. These winds could cause tree damage and isolated poweroutages. Secure any loose outdoor items that may blow around inwindy conditions. The windy conditions are expected to diminishby around 8 PM this evening.More
- Special Weather Statement
This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.Today's topic: Lightning Safety Introduction.In the United States, there are between 20 and 25 million cloudto ground lightning flashes each year. While lightning can befascinating to watch, it also is extremely dangerous. Each oneof those 25 million flashes is a potential killer. Based on datafor the least 15 years, lightning has killed more than 400people in the United States, an average of 29 people per yearbased on documented cases. In addition, during this same period,lightning has injured an estimated 15000 people, some left withlife-long neurological damage.In addition to the deaths and injuries, lightning causesconsiderable damage across the nation. Each year, lightning isthe cause of about 25000 fires. Those fires are responsible for anadditional estimated 12 deaths per year. All totaled, lightningcauses nearly 1 billion dollars in damages each year.During the next several days, we will provide additionalinformation on lightning and lightning safety. We will cover whatyou can do to protect yourself from this dangerous killer. Mostimportantly, we want you to remember that there is no safe placeoutside during a thunderstorm.WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!Lightning fact for today:The best protection from lightning is a substantial building. Ifyou can not get inside a substantial building, a hard toppedmetal vehicle will protect you from lightning. If the vehicle isstruck, the lightning will follow the outer metal shell of thevehicle to the ground. It is important to make sure that you arefully inside the vehicle with the windows rolled up. Note that therubber tires do not prevent the vehicle from being struck, nordo they provide any protection.Topics we will cover through this week:Tuesday, Lightning's Most Deadly Activities.Wednesday, Lightning Safety at Work.Thursday, Lightning Safety and Sports Activities.Friday, Lightning Safety Around the Home.For additional information about lightning and lightning safety,visit the NOAA lightning safety awareness web site atweather.gov/safety/lightningMore
- Special Weather Statement
Strong winds have developed this afternoon with peak gusts of 35to 45 mph. These winds could cause tree damage and isolated poweroutages. Secure any loose outdoor items that may blow around inwindy conditions. The windy conditions are expected to diminishby around 8 PM this evening.More
- Special Weather Statement
Strong winds have developed this afternoon with peak gusts of 35to 45 mph. These winds could cause tree damage and isolated poweroutages. Secure any loose outdoor items that may blow around inwindy conditions. The windy conditions are expected to diminishby around 8 PM this evening.More
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