Philadelphia residents can expect a mix of clouds and sun with comfortable temperatures to kick off the week, according to the National Weather Service. Monday started with a cool 68°F and high humidity as commuters made their way into the city. The NWS reports that skies will clear slightly, with a high of 82 degrees anticipated for the day. Light wind from the northeast will ease into the east later in the morning.
As night falls, the temperature is expected to dip to a low of around 62°F, with mostly cloudy skies remaining and a calm northeast wind, "around 5 mph," the NWS states. Looking ahead to Tuesday, Philadelphians should have their umbrellas at the ready, with a 30 percent chance of showers forecasted after 2pm. The clouds will continue to be a mainstay, as the day's high hovers around 76°F accompanied by a more assertive northeast wind reaching up to 15 mph.
The midweek outlook suggests a higher likelihood of precipitation. "A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am," the NWS forecast reads. Tuesday night into Wednesday promises increased activity, with a 60 percent chance of rain and the possibility of thunderstorms after 2am. While new rainfall is expected to measure less than a tenth of an inch, these amounts could rise where thunderstorms occur.
Wednesday will follow suit with the potential for storms before 11am and another bout of rain between 11am and 2pm. The odds for showers and thunderstorms rise yet again "after 2pm," the NWS adds, maintaining a steady chance of rain through Wednesday night. Despite the disturbances, Thursday is slated to bring partial respite with partly sunny weather and higher temperatures near 80°F.
The forecast points towards a pleasant close to the week, with Friday expected to be sunny and warm with highs approaching 85 degrees. The weekend too appears promising, beginning with clear skies on Friday night and a low around 59°F. Saturday's anticipation of abundant sunshine and a high near 73°F suggests Philadelphians will have ample reason to revel in the outdoor fall offerings before a slight cooldown as Sunday approaches, bringing slightly cooler, yet mostly sunny conditions with a high near 75°F. For a detailed look at the forecast, residents can visit the official NWS Philadelphia page at NWS Philadelphia.
