heat emergency
Coverage of heat emergency in the Nexus archive.
- Powerful storms hit some states, while extreme heat and wildfires hit others
Powerful storms are affecting 30 million Americans from the Rockies to the Carolina Coast, while extreme heat and wildfires impact other regions. Firefighters are battling nearly three dozen large wildfires in the West as heat emergencies persist.
- Trump’s energy secretary says global warming is ‘no big deal.’ Meanwhile, a heat emergency is striking the U.S.
Trump’s energy secretary dismisses global warming as 'no big deal' while a heat emergency with triple-digit temperatures is affecting the U.S., prompting government scientists to urge people to stay indoors.
- Philadelphia heat wave: City declares heat emergency ahead of triple-digit temps. Here’s what to know
Philadelphia has declared a heat emergency as triple-digit temperatures and high heat indices are expected from Wednesday to Friday, posing significant risks to vulnerable populations. The National Weather Service described the event as unusually severe, potentially the hottest since July 2011.
- 57 Philadelphia schools will go remote Wednesday due to heat
57 Philadelphia schools will shift to remote learning on Wednesday due to extreme heat, with all early childhood centers and after-school activities also affected. The decision follows pressure from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, citing dangerous heat conditions and insufficient cooling in some schools.