HEALTHJun 30 · 19:35 UTCWHYYMaria Pulcinella

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.

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