Philadelphia, PA – Pennsylvania residents should brace for a soggy and stormy Tuesday as multiple rounds of thunderstorms move across the Philadelphia metro area through evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will develop by mid-morning Tuesday, increasing in strength through the afternoon. The heaviest rainfall and most intense storms are expected between noon and 3 p.m., with patchy fog further reducing visibility across I-76, I-95, and around Philadelphia International Airport. Winds could gust up to 15 mph, and rain totals may reach a quarter inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday night will bring continued scattered showers before skies begin to clear by early Wednesday. Drivers should remain alert for ponding on roads and avoid low-lying routes during heavy downpours. Commuters are advised to check SEPTA and PENNDOT alerts for updated travel info and delays.
Wednesday brings a brief reprieve, with only a 20% chance of isolated showers and a high near 73°F under partly sunny skies. But by Thursday, another weak system could bring additional light rain during the afternoon hours.
Here’s the extended five-day outlook:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 73°F. Slight shower chance.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high of 72°F. Mostly cloudy at night.
- Friday: Partly sunny, cooler with a high near 65°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 71°F.
- Sunday: Pleasant spring weather, mostly sunny with highs near 75°F.
