Philadelphia residents can expect a damp weekend ahead, with the National Weather Service predicting a 100% chance of rain starting after 11 am today. The high is forecasted to hover near 46 degrees, with northerly winds shifting east in the afternoon. "Rain, mainly after 11am," as reported by the NWS Philadelphia, emphasizing that new precipitation of up to three quarters of an inch is possible. The humidity sits uncomfortably at 80%, making for a wet and heavy air mass surrounding the city.
The rain is set to continue into the night, primarily ending before 2 am with lows around 40 degrees and a calm northeast wind. The chance of precipitation stands at 90% with additional rain accumulations estimated between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The skies will clear up by tomorrow afternoon, ushering in a mostly sunny day, though the high will struggle to reach past 44 degrees. Gusts could hit as high as 30 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
As the new week begins, conditions improve with a forecast of sunny skies and a high near 42 for Monday. The evening may bring partly cloudy weather with temperatures dipping to around 31 degrees. Residents can look forward to more sunshine on Tuesday, with highs climbing near 48 degrees.
By midweek, expect more cloud coverage with a Wednesday high peaking around 51 degrees, and the night time lows descending to near freezing. The NWS Philadelphia outlook includes a chance for rain again by Thursday, with highs taking a plunge to around 38 degrees. "A chance of rain," notes the forecast, considering a 30% probability of precipitation. The following night, temperatures could dip to a chilly 21 degrees, but Friday promises mostly sunny skies with a cooler high near 35.
