Philadelphia is bracing for a wet and windy weekend. With a forecast featuring scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, the city's residents will want to keep umbrellas close at hand. Last updated at 4:54 a.m. EDT, the NWS outlined an 80% chance of showers and potential thunderstorms on Saturday, with new rainfall ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could accompany the storms, according to the latest report from the National Weather Service (NWS).
The outlook for Saturday night seems to offer little reprieve, with showers likely to occur mainly before 7 p.m., and a chilly low around 47 degrees forecasted. The gusts might reach as high as 30 mph, throwing caution to lightweight objects and loose branches. As NWS Philadelphia reports, with winds expected to blow from the northwest at 15 mph.
However, the skies will clear up by Sunday, offering mostly sunny conditions and a high near 64 degrees. This respite will be accompanied by breezy conditions, with the northwest wind blowing at 15 to 20 mph and potential gusts up to 35 mph. The clearer weather seems poised to stay through the start of the week, promising a sunny Monday with highs ramping up to near 75 degrees.
As the week progresses, Philadelphia can look forward to a climb in temperatures with Tuesday likely hitting near 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Even as the nighttime brings more clouds with a low around 66, Wednesday's conditions should remain mostly sunny with a high near 77. According to the forecast shared by NWS, the city will experience a dip in temperature by Wednesday night, though still mild at a low around 52 degrees.
The mixed bag of Philadelphia weather carries on with a partly sunny Thursday followed by a 50% chance of showers Thursday night. The NWS anticipates the possibility of rain to increase by Friday, signaling a likelihood of showers amidst mostly cloudy skies and a warm high near 79. With frequent changes on the horizon, locals should keep an eye on the skies and the latest weather updates to navigate the coming days.
