You control the temperature inside your home or office, but in order to make informed decisions about how to set the thermostat, you need to know what's happening outside!
Today's Weather
About the feels like temperature
Feels Like conveys how warm or cold it feels and can be different from the actual temperature. The Feels Like temperature is affected by humidity and wind.
Today's Weather Summary
Sunny conditions will continue all day.
Weather Advisory(s)
Excessive Heat Warning
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
11:00 AM (EDT), August 28
Description
WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected.
WHERE: In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity as instructed in the Description.
Urgency
Take action
Affected Area
Eastern Montgomery
Issued By
National Weather Service
Air Quality Alert
Severity: Unknown
The severity of this alert is not known.
Weather Event Onset
3:45 PM (EDT), August 26
Description
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for The Philadelphia Metro area.
A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/
Action Recommended
Monitor the situation and take precautions if necessary.
Urgency
The urgency of this alert is not known.
Affected Area
Eastern Montgomery
Issued By
National Weather Service
Air Conditioning Recommendation
Set To: Cooling mode at your preferred settings, not below 68° for optimum operation.
Heating Recommendation
Set To: Off.
Today's UV Index
About The UV Index: The World Heath Organization's UV index (UVI) measures ultraviolet radiation. The higher the UVI, the greater the potential for damage, and the faster harm can occur. The UVI can help you decide when to protect yourself from the sun and when to avoid being outside. The WHO recommends using shade, sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing at levels of 3 (Moderate) or higher.
Today's Sun Schedule
Wind
Today, wind speeds are 0 to 5 mph, with gusts up to 14 mph.
Precipitation
Today's total precipitation will be 0".
Humidity
Today, the average humidity is 72%. The dew point is 60° to 67°.
Visibility
Today, the visibility will be perfectly clear, at 10 to 25 mi.
Pressure
Today, the average pressure will be 30.09 inHg, and the lowest pressure will be 30.03 inHg.
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