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Eventdex · Heat & Excessive Heat

PHILADELPHIA

643847

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Event typeevent_typeExcessive Heat
NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id643,847
Episode IDepisode_id107,339
Begin UTCbegin_utc2016-08-11T17:00:00+00:00
End UTCend_utc2016-08-19T04:00:00+00:00
StatestatePENNSYLVANIA
County/zone typecz_typeZ
County/zone namecz_namePHILADELPHIA
Deaths directdeaths_direct0
Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect6
Injuries directinjuries_direct0
Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect0
Weather forecast office sourcewfo_sourceLocal Official
Episode narrativeepisode_narrativeA period of very hot and humid conditions occurred with highs each day into 90's. The cumulative effect of the heat resulted in some heat related deaths and injuries. Brownouts occurred across the region and nine residents in Prospect Park (Delaware County) had to be evacuated due to the loss of electricity.
Event narrativeevent_narrativeFive heat related deaths were confirmed. All of the individuals had medical conditions which also were contributing factors.
Yearyear2,016

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