A regional forecast called for a high of 72 degrees Wednesday. The National Weather Service expects mostly clear skies tonight, then another sunny, warmer day Thursday, with a high near 76. The Philadelphia forecast points to the mild stretch continuing.
The Philadelphia forecast calls for a mostly clear night and a sunny Thursday, with winds shifting from southwest to west-northwest and increasing to about 7 to 12 knots, with possible gusts of 20 to 25 knots.
Sunny Stretch Builds Through Saturday
Wednesday night should remain mostly clear, with a low near 55 degrees. Thursday looks warmer, reaching about 76 under sunny skies, followed by another bright day Friday with a high near 73.
Saturday will keep the pleasant pattern going, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 74. Outdoor plans should have a wide-open weather window through Saturday, although evenings will turn cooler with lows ranging from the mid-40s to the low-50s.
Rain Chances Rise Sunday Into Monday
The forecast turns wetter Sunday, when scattered rain showers have a 50% chance of developing and temperatures reach about 72 degrees. Rain becomes more likely Sunday night, with an 80% chance of showers and a low near 62.
Showers remain possible Monday, including Columbus Day, with a high near 73. Rain associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias could continue into early Monday; timing and rainfall totals remain uncertain, though heavy rain is possible. The Philadelphia forecast keeps rain possible Monday.
As of its 2:09 p.m. Wednesday update, the Mount Holly office listed no watches or warnings for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland, and none for marine areas. That status is separate from the rain chances in the day-by-day forecast: the office says no significant weather hazards are anticipated through the weekend, while monitoring the approaching storm remnants. The office’s advisory listing showed none in effect.
Rain chances are tied to the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias, which the National Weather Service says could approach the region Sunday and into early Monday. The timing remains uncertain, but forecasters say widespread rain is the main concern; parts of the area could receive 1 to 2 inches, with higher totals possible, and Sunday carries a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall. Mount Holly’s latest forecast discussion says heavy downpours are possible.
