Philadelphia residents should prepare to tote umbrellas and don raincoats, as the National Weather Service predicts a series of showers and thunderstorms throughout the coming week. The latest update from the NWS Philadelphia office indicates a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms later today, primarily post-2pm, with partly sunny conditions giving way to a high near 85 degrees and gusty Southwest winds that might to reach up to 25 mph.
Tonight's forecast suggests likely showers and thunderstorms before midnight, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low around 65. The wind pattern is expected to calmly shift to the South at 5 to 10 mph. The probability of precipitation lingers at around 60%, with new rainfall potentially ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though this forecast could vastly underestimate the precipitation in the event of stronger thunderstorms.
Tomorrow's weather narrative doesn't stray far from the damp script, showcasing a 90% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. The day should peak at a high near 75, with South winds maintaining a steady 10 mph, gusting sporadically up to 20 mph. Precipitation totals are anticipated to mirror today's, however, thunderstorms may again rewrite those expectations.
Looking ahead into tomorrow night through Tuesday, the pattern of showers and possible thunderstorms continues unabated. Lows will hover in the 60s, with Southeast winds gently persisting at around 5 mph. Chances of precipitation consistently hold steady, ranging from 60% to 90% each night. Rainfall volumes forecasted for this period are expected to be higher, with up to half an inch of accumulation, particularly during thunderstorms.
By mid-week, Philadelphians might finally glimpse the sun. The forecast for Wednesday predicts a respite from the deluge, setting the stage for mostly sunny skies with a high near 75, though more showers may return on Thursday with a 40% chance of rain.
