As Philadelphia braces for a cloud-covered week with an appetite for rain, commuters might want to pack an umbrella along with their daily essentials. The National Weather Service in Philadelphia reports partly sunny conditions today, with a high near 68, but those skies are soon to quickly change. A string of clouds will roll in, and by tonight, the low will linger around 50 with continued east winds clocking at 5 to 10 mph.
Transitioning into the weekend, Saturday's forecast includes a 40% chance of showers after 11 am with similar temperatures and a high near 62. For those planning to step out, take note—the NWS advises light new precipitation amounts, less than a tenth of an inch, signaling more of a drizzle than a downpour. The outlook for Sunday isn't much brighter, with likely showers before 5 pm and potential thunderstorms carrying into nightfall. The chill won't be far behind, as the thermometer is set to hover close to 59 degrees in the darker hours. Weather spotters are actively encouraged to report significant developments according to standard operating procedures.
Looking ahead to the new workweek, uncertainty continues to define Philadelphia's skies. Monday maintains a 30% chance of showers with a bump in temperature to a milder high near 77. Once night falls, the chance of rain remains steady at 30%, as forecasted by the NWS. The pattern persists into Tuesday, with partly sunny skies and a promise of 80 degrees, yet still undercut by the potential for wet weather in the afternoon.
Mid-week predictions anticipate continued instability with the same 30% to 50% likelihood of rain through to Thursday, accompanied by a seasonal warmth peaking near 84 degrees on Wednesday. Despite the potential for thunderstorms come Wednesday and into the night, those searching for summer's steady heat will find solace in Thursday's high near 82. The recurrent theme, however, is one of preparedness; with every day brings a chance to unexpectedly get soaked.
Amid the common downpours, Sunday might just present a more significant inconvenience with possible minor coastal flooding—a hazard mentioned by the National Weather Service. For the full forecast and detailed hazardous weather information, locals can visit the National Weather Service website.
