It's the first official weekend of summer. I'd say, 'Don't sweat it!' But let's be real. We're all sweating, hard. Here's a guide to natural swimming spots to cool off and a heat wave survival guide.
People cool off in the West Branch of the Brandywine River in at the ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township, Chester County on July 23, 2022.Multiple watches and advisories are in effect for the heat wave sweeping across the region, and the city of Philadelphia declared its first heat emergency of the year, which stands through midnight Saturday. (
This is where I say, “Don’t sweat it!” But let’s be real. We’re all sweating right now. Stick around because I’ve got several guides to help you stay safe out in the sun. But first, let’s escape the city heat andTemps will be near 100, and heat indexes — the combo of heat and humidity — may feel even higher. Check your local forecast for advisories in your area.In dire need of a dip? It’s a perfect way to connect with nature and also gain relief from the oppressive heat.
There are crowds in the bars and restaurants in scenic Milford and on the trails that wind through the Delaware Water Gap. Crowds and tourism, according to a recent study by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, mask what’s really going on: a massive population drop. The center, a nonpartisan research arm of the General Assembly, predicts large population losses for rural areas over the next 30 years, with Poconos counties such as Pike andexpected to have some of the biggest potential declines. Officials with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania said the vast majority of homeowners in rural counties are baby boomers and that deaths are outpacing births in those areas.
Kyle Kopko, the center’s executive director, acknowledged that the 2050 prediction is “different than what folks are seeing on the ground.”As the planet has been warming up, summers have been getting more sultry in Philly. Temperatures are consistently higher. Nighttime relief has been wanting.Our current extreme heat is forecast to ease by Monday, but this won’t be the last of sizzling conditions.
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