Philadelphia is starting Monday with light rain, temperatures near 60 degrees and a stubborn blanket of clouds, but the storm system responsible is beginning to move away. A few showers may linger before noon, with north winds around 5 to 10 mph and an afternoon high near 67.
The National Weather Service says shower chances will fade through the afternoon as the nor'easter weakens offshore, though the sky should remain mostly cloudy for much of the day. Monday night will be quieter, with a low near 57 and light northwest winds, a calmer follow-up to Sunday's stormy forecast.
A Gray Monday Gives Way To A Brighter Week
Tuesday brings a noticeable reset, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74 degrees. Wednesday should reach about 78 under mostly sunny skies, while Thursday looks like the warmest day of the stretch with a high near 81.
Friday stays mostly sunny and warm near 80 degrees, although a cold front may bring a slight chance of showers Friday night. That chance continues into Saturday and Sunday, when highs are expected to settle near 72 and 71 degrees, respectively.
Coastal Flooding Remains Focused Outside Philadelphia
Coastal flooding remains a concern Monday in parts of New Jersey and Delaware, particularly along back bays and other tidal waterways. The forecast lists no advisories for Pennsylvania, so Philadelphia's main weather nuisance is the damp, gray morning rather than a local flood alert.
For city residents, the practical plan is simple: keep an umbrella handy for the morning commute, then look ahead to a much brighter and warmer stretch beginning Tuesday. The next several days offer a solid recovery from the weekend washout, with the next broader rain concern not arriving until the weekend.
