Philadelphia, PA – Southeastern Pennsylvania commuters may battle patchy fog and light showers Tuesday morning, especially along I-95 and the Schuylkill Expressway. The damp start could slow traffic before skies clear later in the day.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30% chance of morning showers lingers until about 7 a.m. Tuesday, followed by clearing skies and highs near 79 degrees. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time during the early commute and use caution in fog-prone areas.
By Tuesday afternoon, sunshine returns, and a stretch of dry, pleasant weather sets up through the rest of the week. Highs will stay in the upper 70s to near 80, offering comfortable conditions leading into Labor Day weekend. West and northwest winds between 5 and 10 mph will keep humidity manageable.
Wednesday looks mostly sunny with highs near 76, while Thursday and Friday will trend warmer, reaching 78 degrees. Nights will be cooler, with lows dipping into the upper 50s to low 60s, making for crisp mornings.
For families planning outdoor gatherings or travel this Labor Day, the current outlook points to mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s to near 80 across the Philadelphia metro. The stable pattern should hold into the weekend, keeping conditions dry for holiday events.
Residents should continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service for any sudden changes, but no major storms appear on the horizon through Labor Day.
Five Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA
- Tuesday: Morning showers, clearing skies, high 79, low 60.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 76, low 57.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 78, low 61.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 78, low 58.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 79, low 57.
