Philadelphia residents may want to keep their umbrellas close and their coats at the ready, as the City of Brotherly Love is forecasted to experience a mix of weather conditions throughout the week. According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected later today with a thirty percent chance of precipitation. While the morning started off mostly cloudy and humid, with conditions of 57°F and 87% humidity, the city will see winds picking up, potentially gusting as high as 40 mph.
Tonight's forecast indicates a drop in temperature to a low around 42 degrees, partly clouded skies, and continued breezy conditions that could see wind gusts up to 30 mph. Those looking toward Wednesday can expect partly sunny skies and another day of significant winds, maintaining speeds around 15 mph and gusting up to 35 mph. The rest of the weekdays will offer a reprieve as Thursday promises to be sunny with a high near 60, leading into a mostly clear night with a low around 39.
The approach of the weekend brings a gradual warming trend, with Friday's temperatures peaking near 68 degrees and partly sunny skies. But come Saturday, the NWS Philadelphia warns of potential showers before 2 pm and an impressive climb in temperatures to a high near 80 degrees. Despite the thirty percent chance of rain, the day is expected to be partly sunny, catering to those with weekend plans.
As Sunday rolls in so does cooler, more agreeable weather for outdoor activities. It's expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 69, transitioning into a partly cloudy night with a low sitting comfortably around 47. The consistency carries over into Monday, with the day shaping up to be partly sunny and the high cresting near 66 degrees. The NWS Philadelphia detailed forecast lays out a week of fluctuating spring weather, indicative of April's unpredictable nature.
