Philadelphia residents can expect to see a steady drip of rain today, as reported by the National Weather Service. The city is experiencing light rain with temperatures hovering around a cool 42 degrees Fahrenheit as of early this morning. With the humidity standing at a high 89 percent, the weather seems intent on testing the will of those venturing outdoors.
According to the National Weather Service, the dreary conditions are expected to persist throughout the day, with a confirmed 100 percent chance of precipitation. Commuters should brace for between a quarter and half an inch of new rainfall. Winds are northeast at 12 mph, adding a slight bite to the already chilly air with wind chill values falling to 35 degrees.
Tonight, Philadelphians might experience a respite from the rain, as the chance of showers drops to 30 percent mainly before midnight. The cloud cover will continue, with low temperatures expected around 35 degrees, and the light winds will take a turn, coming from the northwest after midnight. For anyone planning an early night, less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation is possible, suggesting a calmer end to the day.
Looking ahead, Tuesday promises to bring some reprieve with mostly sunny skies and a high near 47 degrees. However, the weather will remain brisk with west winds of 15 to 25 mph, which could usher in gusts as high as 40 mph. As the week progresses, Wednesday will see sunny conditions with a high near 51 degrees, while Thursday will bring a chance of rain after 2pm. The pattern of rain and cloudy skies is expected to carry into the weekend, continuing the stretch of unsettled weather.
