Philadelphia can expect a mostly sunny sky today with temperatures climbing to a comfortable 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Winds from the northwest are set to offer a mild breeze at 5 to 15 mph, providing a slight nudge to a day that seems tailor-made for outdoor activities or a lunch break in the park.
The evening, however, will bring a curtain of partly cloudy skies and a dip in temperature to a low around 51 degrees, giving those evening strolls a crisp backdrop, the NWS described the scene as winds slow their pace to a mild northerly whisper at around 5 mph the night takes hold, offering a gentle calm before the vibrant hustle of tomorrow morning.
With the sun high in the Tuesday sky, the high is predicted to hit 71 degrees, continuing the trend of pleasant spring weather; this anticipates the sunny gifts that April often brings, the warmth not quite a promise of permanence but a temporary respite. The NWS has predicted that by Wednesday, showers are likely to roll in especially after 2 pm with cloudy skies and highs near 64 degrees as east winds pick up the pace.
Wednesday night will see the skies grow stormy, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 pm and 5 am, NWS forecasts a determined 90% chance of precipitation rains will sweep through, washing the city streets under the cover of darkness before yielding to scattered showers come Thursday morning.
For other days in the week, such as Thursday, showers are slated to continue, mainly before 2 pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation and high around 57, as stated by the National Weather Service, there's little reprieve from the dampness until Friday, which shows a high of 66 degrees beneath mostly cloudy skies.
The NWS detailed forecast indicates that the weekend will maintain the week's unsettled theme, as there's a continuous dance of clouds and showers with Saturday seeing a 30% chance of rain, although partly sunny skies may offer glimpses of blue amidst the grey. Saturday night follows suit, and those planning Sunday outings should anticipate partly sunny conditions with highs hovering near 60 degrees.
For the most updated weather information and forecasts, Philadelphia residents can visit the National Weather Service website.
