Philadelphia, PA – As Thursday rolls in, Philadelphia residents should brace for a mix of rain, wind, and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon. Showers will develop after 2 p.m., accompanied by increasing winds and the possibility of a thunderstorm through the evening. The National Weather Service warns of rain amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher totals in any thunderstorms. Wind speeds could gust as high as 25 mph, making travel and outdoor activities potentially hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday’s high will reach 78°F, but the strong wind gusts could make it feel cooler. Expect conditions to worsen after 2 p.m. with thunderstorms, especially in the evening hours. If you’re planning to be out and about, take precautions: carry an umbrella, secure loose objects, and be cautious of potential power outages in more severe weather.
In the aftermath of Thursday’s storms, conditions should improve by Friday. The high will drop to 65°F, with partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of scattered showers. However, rain risks will return briefly on Friday night as another system approaches.
Looking ahead, Philadelphia’s forecast shows another warm-up over the weekend with mostly sunny skies on Saturday, followed by mild temperatures on Sunday, peaking at 77°F. As spring transitions toward summer, expect warmer weather next week with highs in the low 80s.
Here’s the full 5-day forecast:
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high of 78°F, gusty winds.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high of 65°F, partly cloudy.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 71°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 77°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high near 77°F.
