Philadelphia residents should brace for a wet and breezy week, according to the latest weather updates. With showers likely starting this afternoon and the chance of rain continuing through the end of the week, umbrellas and waterproofs will be essential attire for anyone stepping outdoors. The National Weather Service has forecasted that today's partly sunny skies will give way to a 60% likelihood of precipitation after 4 p.m., according to National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to peak at a comfortable 64 degrees, with easterly winds shifting south and ramping up in intensity throughout the morning. Moving into tonight, showers will persist, potentially delivering between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain. The mercury will hover around a mild 56 degrees, but gusts of as high as 30 mph could make it feel chillier for those caught outside.
Wednesday will not offer much reprieve, as rain is likely to continue under cloudy skies. Highs are forecast to reach the low 60s with a robust south wind that could exhibit gusts toppling the scale at 40 mph. NWS predicts a 70% chance of rain, with accumulation ranging from a quarter to half an inch, indicating a soggy midweek for Philadelphians.
Following some potentially heavy rain Wednesday evening, conditions are anticipated to begin clearing. The city will see dropping temperatures around 30 degrees, while breezy conditions persist with westerly winds blowing 20 to 25 mph, gusting likewise as high as 40 mph. Sunshine will make a welcome return Thursday, bringing a high near 42 degrees as it battles the ongoing brisk wind, as NWS reported.
Looking ahead towards the weekend, Friday's forecast suggests a mostly sunny day, with temperatures climbing back past the 50-degree mark. However, rain chances creep back in Friday night and continue into Saturday with a 50% probability. By Sunday, the city can expect partly sunny conditions and highs returning to a pleasant 60 degrees. Chance of rain reenters the forecast for Monday, capping off an intermittently damp stretch in Philadelphia.
