Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia residents are set for a sunny stretch through Thursday before a surge of rain threatens to disrupt weekend plans, with the heaviest showers likely from Friday night through Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 77°F across the city, with calm winds shifting northwest. Conditions stay mild and clear Wednesday night, but the pattern turns by Friday as a new weather system rolls in, raising rain chances to 60% by late Friday and peaking at 70% on Saturday.
Commuters and weekend travelers in Center City, West Philadelphia, and along I-95 should prepare for slick roads and possible delays starting late Friday. SEPTA and other transit users may see slower service during periods of heavy rain. Residents in South Philly, Germantown, and nearby counties are urged to check local alerts and secure outdoor items ahead of the showers.
Utility crews will be on alert for potential power outages as gusty winds may accompany the rain. Officials recommend charging devices, checking sump pumps, and avoiding low-lying flood-prone streets during downpours. This marks the first significant rainfall for the region in several weeks.
Showers may linger into early Sunday before clearing. Stay tuned for updates, as additional advisories could be issued if rainfall intensifies or flooding develops.
5-Day Philadelphia Weather Outlook
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F, low 52°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F, low 52°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 77°F, showers likely at night (60% chance), low 60°F
- Saturday: Showers likely, high 74°F (70% chance), low 52°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F
