Philadelphia weather forecast for today includes likely showers and potential thunderstorms with an 80% chance of precipitation. The area is currently experiencing fog and mist, with visibility reduced to 3 miles and humidity levels reaching 96%, as reported by the National Weather Service Philadelphia. An east wind blowing at 10 mph contributes to the patchy fog covering the city.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high near 71 degrees Fahrenheit during the day before dipping to around 62 degrees at night. According to the latest update, with the fog still clinging to the early morning, there's a high likelihood of less than a tenth of an inch in new rainfall, though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.
Heading into Tuesday, the forecast remains wet with more showers and possible thunderstorms predicted. Fog is set to linger before 1 p.m., and temperatures could reach as high as 78 degrees. The National Weather Service Philadelphia cites an 80% chance of rain with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, except potentially higher in thunderstorms.
The weather situation for Tuesday night doesn't show much improvement, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., followed by additional chances of precipitation later into the evening. After winds shift from the south to becoming calm, temperatures are forecasted to lower to around 57 degrees. Forecasters mention an 80% chance of rain with negligible amounts if it isn't for the thunderstorms possibly bringing more.
Wednesday offers a glimmer of hope for those weary of the rain, with a 50% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The day will see mostly sunny skies and a high of 74 degrees. The outlook for Thursday and Friday follows a similar pattern, with chances of showers amidst partial sunshine, and highs in the mid-to-low 70s on Thursday, dropping to the low 60s on Friday. The weekend looks more promising, with mostly sunny to sunny skies and highs reaching into the mid-to-upper 70s by Sunday.
