Philly residents should keep an umbrella close as the weather forecast promises a mix of thunderstorms and sunshine this week. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 60% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. today. The clouds will gather, with temperatures peaking at around 77 degrees, while a mild west wind blows at 5 mph. Expect less than a tenth of an inch of rain, but don't be surprised by higher amounts during thunderstorms.
Heading into the evening, the stormy pattern continues before 9 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms again between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. should keep folks on their toes. Mostly cloudy night skies come with a low dipping around 59 degrees, and the north wind keeps it gentle around 5 mph. Bringing the umbrella if you're out in this weather is recommended, with rainfall reaching between a tenth and quarter of an inch, expected to be higher in thunderstorms.
As for Thursday, the National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of showers post 2 p.m. with the sun making a comeback affording some relief—mostly sunny conditions to prevail and a high near 75, while a north wind picks up to around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation drops to 20%.
Looking towards the end of the week, the skies will clear up on Thursday night with lows around 55 and a calming north wind at 5 mph. Friday promises to be a sunnier day, delivering highs near 75 and winds from the north at 5 to 10 mph. For those planning weekend activities, Saturday and Sunday are looking to shine bright, with highs climbing to the low 80s and mainly clear conditions.
Finally, the upcoming week starts with partly sunny skies on Monday with high temperatures holding steady near 81 degrees. The trend continues with temperatures creeping up to 85 by Tuesday. This forecast should offer a full range of spring conditions and make for an interesting mix of wardrobe choices for Philadelphians.
For more details and updates, Philadelphia's weather can be tracked on the National Weather Service's website.
