Residents of Philadelphia should brace for heavy rainfall today, as the National Weather Service in Philadelphia reports a 100% chance of precipitation with potential thunderstorms. According to the latest weather forecast, the city could see new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches as storms move through the area.
The downpours could lead to some urban and small stream flooding, exacerbated by gusts as high as 30 mph. The high for today is expected to be near 65 degrees, and the humidity stands at a noticeable 90%. Residents should be prepared for the rainy conditions, particularly during the morning and early afternoon hours.
As the evening approaches, the rain is forecasted to taper off before 9 pm, but not without bringing additional precipitation between a quarter and half of an inch. The temperature is set to drop to around 33 degrees tonight, with persistent breezy conditions as the west wind speeds will range from 15 to 20 mph, surging up to 35 mph at times.
Looking ahead, Thursday promises clearer skies with a sunny high near 38 degrees and continuing gusts as high as 30 mph. The clear conditions are expected to last through Friday, with a daytime high around 36 and nighttime temperatures dipping to the mid-20s. Saturday will remain mostly sunny with temperatures rising slightly to a high near 42 degrees, as detailed by NWS.
The city is poised for another potentially wet period starting Sunday, with a 50% chance of rain and highs in the mid-to-upper 40s. The pattern of rain chances will persist into the beginning of the week, with varying possibilities of precipitation through Tuesday.
