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Philly Basks in One Last Sunny Day Before Thursday Storms Slam City

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Published on August 25, 2026
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Philadelphia is getting a clean, comfortable start Tuesday, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Sunshine will carry the city to a high near 83 degrees, with a northwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph and no rain expected.

Sunshine Holds Through Wednesday

Tuesday night stays mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 64 degrees. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warmer, reaching about 86 degrees as high pressure keeps the weather quiet, according to the National Weather Service.

Storms Move In Late Wednesday

The forecast turns unsettled late Wednesday night, when showers and thunderstorms could begin after 2 a.m. Thursday. Thursday looks mostly cloudy with a high near 85 and a 90% chance of rain, with roughly a quarter-inch to a half-inch possible.

Friday Front Brings A Wetter Finish

Showers and thunderstorms may linger Thursday night before a chance of rain returns Friday morning and afternoon, when temperatures rise to about 86 degrees. A cold front should help push the wet pattern out, setting up a mostly sunny Saturday near 85 and another mostly sunny day Sunday near 86; no watches or warnings are currently posted for Philadelphia.