Philadelphia, Pa. – Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could drench Philadelphia by late Sunday afternoon, triggering travel slowdowns and safety concerns across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and storms are likely after 2 p.m. Sunday, with the highest risk between 5 p.m. and midnight. The chance of precipitation sits at 70%, and brief downpours could impact key routes including I-95, I-76, and the Schuylkill Expressway. East winds of 5–10 mph may accompany the storms. Residents should monitor alerts and avoid flooded roadways during peak rainfall.
Sunday night remains active with showers continuing after 8 p.m. and a thunderstorm possible. Storm totals are expected to stay under a tenth of an inch, though localized higher amounts are possible in thunderstorm zones.
By Monday, the weather eases slightly with only a 20% chance of isolated showers early, followed by a mix of sun and clouds and a high of 81°F. However, more moisture returns by Monday night, with a 40% chance of rain after 2 a.m.
Looking Ahead – Five-Day Forecast for Philadelphia (June 7–12):
- Saturday: Chance of storms after 2 p.m., high 81°F
- Sunday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., high 77°F
- Monday: Slight chance of early rain, high 81°F
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely after 8 a.m., high 78°F
- Wednesday: Sunny and dry, high 83°F
- Thursday: Hot and sunny, high 87°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F
