Climate change August 1, 2024 4:26 pm

Urban Heat Islands: Why some areas of Philly are hit harder by the extreme heat

It’s been a hot summer and Philadelphia could be facing its fourth heat wave. Some areas of the city are hit harder by the heat than others, however. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella explains urban heat islands and which neighborhoods are impacted most. 

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