Philadelphia residents can expect a shift in weather conditions throughout this week, with a forecast provided by the National Weather Service that promises a mix of partly sunny skies and potential storm activity. The city, which is currently under mostly cloudy skies and experiencing temperatures around 44°F, will see a high near 57°F today with southwest winds at around 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, according to the NWS.
Tonight, the clouds are set to increase, and temperatures will lower to around 45°F. The wind is expected to be coming from the south at around 10 mph. However, Wednesday's weather takes a turn for the wetter, with showers and possible thunderstorms after 4 p.m. The NWS predicts a windy day with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts possibly reaching up to 40 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 100%," with rainfall amounts estimated between a half and three quarters of an inch.
Looking ahead to Wednesday night, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected before 10 p.m., followed by a chance of more showers. The overnight low is forecasted to be around 47°F under breezy conditions, as the wind shifts from south to west after midnight and could gust as high as 35 mph. The chance of precipitation drops slightly to 60%.
Moreover, the week's latter part will provide some respite from the stormy conditions. Thursday is predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 52°F, accompanied by a west wind of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Through Thursday night and into Friday, skies clear further leading to a mostly sunny day with highs around 50°F. For those venturing out late Friday night, the weather will be mostly cloudy with a low around 37°F. According to the National Weather Service, the weekend could start with mostly sunny skies and a high near 49°F before introducing a chance of snow showers after 1 a.m. on Saturday night.
The mix of weather throughout the week closes with partly sunny conditions on Sunday, with a high near 42°F, and a turn towards clearer skies on Monday when the week begins anew under sunny skies with a high near 46°F. Residents looking to plan their commutes or outdoor activities should remain alert to the rapid changes forecasted and prepare accordingly for precipitous weather and shifting temperatures.
