Philadelphia, PA – Drivers and residents across Pennsylvania should brace for a surge of summer thunderstorms set to sweep through Philadelphia and the I-95 corridor on Friday, July 11th. By 2 p.m., travel on major roadways like I-76 and I-95 could be impacted by downpours and isolated thunderstorms, just as the weekend begins. Residents are urged to review their travel plans, keep devices charged, and be ready for rapid changes in weather.
According to the National Weather Service, a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected in Philadelphia after 2 p.m. Friday, with partly sunny skies pushing highs near 89°F. While the morning commute should stay mostly dry, patchy fog may linger early. Any storms that develop could bring brief heavy rain and localized street flooding, especially on major routes such as the Schuylkill Expressway and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Saturday continues the active pattern with more showers possible in the morning and another round of storms likely after 11 a.m. Highs remain around 89°F. Evening events Saturday could see a 30% risk of thunderstorms before skies turn mostly cloudy overnight.
Sunday’s story is more of the same: expect partly sunny skies, highs near 88°F, and a continued threat of afternoon thunderstorms. The unsettled stretch lasts into Monday, with more showers and storms likely—especially by Monday night, when the chance of rain rises to 60%.
Five-Day Forecast (July 11–15):
- Friday: Patchy fog early, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. High: 89°F
- Saturday: Chance of showers AM, then more thunderstorms PM. High: 89°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, storms possible after 2 p.m. High: 88°F
- Monday: Showers and storms, especially after 2 p.m. High: 87°F
- Tuesday: Sun and a chance of showers or storms. High: 88°F
