Philadelphia residents awoke this morning to a chilly, overcast sky with the temperature reading at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service reports an 79% humidity level coupled with a brisk northwest wind blowing at 15 miles per hour, a wind chill dipping the feels-like temperature to a brisk 40 degrees. The barometer reads 29.60 inches, indicating a shift in the air pressure that brings rainfall to the area. Visibility remains at 10 miles, despite a dewpoint of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, holding steady just above the frigid mark.
As Philadelphians navigate their day, the National Weather Service forecasts rain likely before 7 am, then a chance of showers mainly between the morning hours and late afternoon, with the atmosphere remaining mostly cloudy and a high temperature teetering near 48 degrees. Winds are expected to pick up, gusting as high as 40 mph; the chance of precipitation stands at a steady 50%, with new precipitation amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Heading into the nighttime, the slight chance of showers does not dissipate entirely, lingering after 4 am with clouds hovering above and bringing a low of around 36 degrees as stated by NWS. The wind is switching up to come from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, and while the chance of precipitation dials back to 20%.
Friday's outlook appears similar with the NWS forecasting showers likely, mainly after noon and the prediction echoes the sentiment of a sky mostly cloaked in clouds, the high temperature will reach approximately 41 degrees with strong, gusty winds continuing to bluster from the southwest at speeds of 10 to 15 mph, and with gusts that may rise up high as 25 mph, such unsettled weather prompts residents to secure loose items outdoors and drivers to remain vigilant of the elements which could influence sensitive maneuvers on the roadway; a 60% chance of precipitation characterizes the day with additional new precipitation amounts likewise between a tenth and quarter of an inch asserting themselves possible.
The detailed forecast provided by the NWS, available on their official website, continues through the week with varying chances of showers and partly to mostly sunny days as it transitions into Monday, offering a mild respite with highs potentially reaching 57 degrees, before settling back into cooler temperatures in the mid to high forties.
The full forecast can be accessed at the National Weather Service's website for the latest updates and information.
