Philadelphia , PA – Residents of Philadelphia should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms beginning Tuesday afternoon, July 1st, as a shift in weather brings unsettled conditions to the area. Showers are expected to start after 2 p.m., with the possibility of thunderstorms developing later. This could disrupt outdoor plans and cause some delays for those traveling across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest chance of rain will occur between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., with heavy rainfall amounts reaching up to half an inch in some areas. Winds could also pick up, reaching up to 10 mph, as thunderstorms move through. While temperatures are expected to remain in the low 90s, the storms could bring brief relief from the heat, though they also present a risk of flash flooding in localized areas.
Looking ahead, Tuesday night will see continued chances for showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 8 p.m. Temperatures will dip into the low 70s, with conditions likely to remain unsettled into Wednesday morning. The rain is expected to taper off by Wednesday afternoon, giving way to sunnier skies as the week progresses.
Five-Day Outlook for Philadelphia (July 1–July 6):
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 90°F, low around 72°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high around 87°F, low 70°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F, low 67°F
- Independence Day (Friday): Sunny, high near 84°F, low around 66°F
- Saturday (July 5th): Partly sunny, high near 88°F
- Sunday (July 6th): Mostly sunny, high near 91°F
