Why it worked
The post effectively uses a combination of informative graphics and detailed weather data to explain a relatable phenomenon (a heatwave), making it highly shareable and engaging for a local audience.
Summary
This TikTok slideshow explains why Pennsylvania, specifically Philadelphia, is experiencing a heatwave. It uses graphics to illustrate the sun's proximity to Earth and Pennsylvania, and then displays detailed weather forecasts showing high temperatures and "feels like" temperatures for the upcoming week.
Structure
- 1Introduction to the "What it Feels Like" segment by Storm Team.
- 2Visual representation of the sun, Pennsylvania, and Earth.
- 3Philadelphia's current weather conditions and forecast.
- 4Detailed daily temperature forecast for the upcoming week.
- 5Hourly temperature graph and precipitation chance for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
On-screen text
STORM TEAM
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
WHY IT'S SO HOT IN PENNSYLVANIA
The Sun
Pennsylvania
Earth
Philadelphia
87° | Mostly Clear
Conditions
Temperature (°F)
Now
10PM
11PM
12AM
1AM
2AM
3
87°
84°
83°
82°
81°
80°
Today
73°
96°
Thu
78°
102°
Fri
81°
101°
Sat
81°
99°
Sun
77°
91°
Mon
73°
89°
Tue
70°
80°
Wed
68°
83°
Thu
67°
81°
Conditions
T
30
W
1
T
2
F
3
S
4
S
5
M
6
Thursday, July 2, 2026
105° 79°
Feels Like
120°
112°
104°
96°
88°
80°
72°
56°
12AM
6AM
12PM
6PM
Actual
Feels Like
What the temperature feels like, as a result of humidity, sunlight, or wind.
Chance of Precipitation
Thursday's chance: 0%