Philadelphia starts Thursday, October 22, with sunshine, a chilly breeze and temperatures in the upper 40s. The city should warm to about 67 degrees this afternoon, with north winds around 10 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph, while rain stays out of the forecast.
Sunny Thursday Gives Way To A Colder Night
The National Weather Service expects the strongest wind gusts during the afternoon before conditions ease tonight. Thursday night should remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 45 degrees.
The latest outlook sharpens the week’s colder turn compared with Hoodline’s Wednesday forecast. Friday will still be sunny but cooler, topping out near 61 degrees before temperatures drop to about 37 Friday night.
Frost Potential Arrives Friday Night
Patchy frost is possible after 4 a.m. Saturday, especially in colder spots where the growing season is still active. Saturday morning frost should fade before 9 a.m., followed by sunny skies and a high near 62 degrees.
Bright Weekend Leads To A Mild Start Next Week
Sunday stays sunny with a high near 66, while Monday could reach 69 degrees under clear skies. Tuesday remains sunny near 68, and Wednesday looks partly sunny with a high around 65 and only a 2% chance of precipitation.
Coastal Flooding Remains A Shoreline Concern
Philadelphia has no weather advisories, but coastal flood advisories remain in effect through 11 p.m. Thursday for parts of Ocean County, New Jersey, and Sussex County, Delaware. Anyone heading toward the shore should expect elevated tides and rougher marine conditions, even as Philadelphia enjoys a quiet, dry day.
