Philadelphia, PA – A round of thunderstorms could sweep across the Philadelphia area by 3 p.m. Tuesday, bringing brief downpours and gusty winds to spring commuters.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance of rain increases after 2 p.m., with scattered thunderstorms possible between 2 and 3 p.m. Some storms may produce heavier downpours and brief wind gusts up to 20 mph. Commuters along I-76, I-95, and US-1 should plan for slower travel Tuesday afternoon due to reduced visibility and wet roads.
Temperatures will reach the mid-70s Wednesday before cooling slightly overnight. Winds will shift and calm by evening as clouds gradually clear. Thursday brings another round of showers, mainly after 8 p.m., with rain likely to persist into Friday.
By Friday, Philadelphia sees a 50% chance of rain again under partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s. The weekend outlook improves slightly, with dry weather and mild temperatures. Saturday and Sunday both look mostly sunny, with highs near 74°F and lows in the low 50s—classic spring weather to close out the week.
⚠️ 5-Day Spring Outlook for Philadelphia:
- Wednesday: Showers & possible storms, high 74°F
- Thursday: Chance showers after 8 p.m., high 75°F
- Friday: Showers likely, high 64°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F
