Philadelphia wakes up mostly clear this morning with temperatures sitting around 61°F. It is a good day to soak up some sun, as highs on Tuesday, June 16, climb into the upper 70s with light winds and comfortable humidity.
Sunny Tuesday
Tuesday stays bright and dry, with a high near 79°F and a gentle west breeze around 5 mph. Skies remain generally quiet into the night, with temperatures dropping into the low 60s and only a slight chance of a brief sprinkle late this evening. Beachgoers get a break too, with a LOW rip current risk along nearby shorelines, so swim near lifeguarded beaches, according to NWS Mount Holly.
Wednesday: Scattered Showers And Storms
A warm front lifts north on Wednesday, June 17, and forecasters say scattered rain showers are likely in the morning, with a continuing chance of showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. The steadiest activity should set up north and west of the city, but a brief downpour could still mess with the evening commute in Philadelphia. Expect a high near 83°F along with higher humidity, according to the NWS forecast discussion.
Thursday Heat And Severe Potential
Thursday, June 18, turns significantly hotter, with highs near 92°F and strengthening southwest winds that could run 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. The National Weather Service notes that showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening, and damaging straight-line winds are the primary severe threat. Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely offshore that day. If you have outdoor plans on Thursday, secure loose items and keep an eye on local warnings, according to NWS Mount Holly.
Weekend Outlook And Tips
Friday, Juneteenth on June 19, looks milder with a high near 82°F and only a slight chance of showers, while the weekend trends sunnier with highs in the low to mid 80s. Elevated tide levels could still produce spotty minor coastal flooding through midweek, so shore visitors should keep tabs on local tide times and advisories. If you are heading outside, bring water, sunscreen, and a light rain layer just in case. Updates and any watches or warnings are posted in the NWS forecast discussion. See the NWS forecast discussion for more details.
