Philadelphia, PA –Unsettled spring weather returns to Pennsylvania Monday night, bringing a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms to the Philadelphia region.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will remain dry and partly sunny with a high near 65°F. But conditions change Monday night as clouds increase and showers roll in, potentially impacting evening commuters and I-95 travelers with slick roadways and reduced visibility.
South winds will shift between 5 to 9 mph overnight, and new rainfall amounts are expected to remain under a tenth of an inch—except in thunderstorms, where isolated downpours could briefly intensify.
By Tuesday, skies clear slightly with partly sunny conditions returning and highs near 65°F. Nighttime lows dip to the low 40s Tuesday and again Wednesday night, bringing a crisp chill unusual for mid-April. Wednesday stays mostly sunny, but temperatures struggle to surpass 54°F.
As the week continues, warmer spring air makes a comeback. Thursday turns sunny with highs in the upper 50s. By Friday, Philadelphia sees a high of 67°F, although a 40% chance of showers reappears by Friday night, lingering into Saturday with a high near 75°F.
Five-Day Philadelphia Forecast:
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 65°F.
- Monday Night: 40% chance of showers, low 51°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 65°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 54°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 59°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F.
Stay alert to evolving conditions, especially Monday night. Keep umbrellas handy and check traffic alerts if commuting via I-95.
