Philadelphia, Pa. – A stretch of late-summer sunshine is holding steady across much of eastern Pennsylvania, with highs near 80 degrees expected through Thursday. Cooler morning lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s will make for crisp starts before temperatures climb each afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, skies will stay mostly sunny and dry through Wednesday, though a few sprinkles may brush the Poconos late today. A northwest breeze will keep conditions comfortable, and humidity remains low.
In Philadelphia, highs will reach the upper 70s Tuesday and Wednesday before edging slightly warmer on Thursday. The Delaware beaches face a moderate risk of rip currents, and forecasters are urging swimmers to exercise caution if heading to the shore.
Rain chances return late Thursday into Friday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms could briefly interrupt the dry spell. Any rainfall is expected to remain light and localized.
Sunny skies are likely to dominate again by Saturday, making for a pleasant Labor Day weekend start. Additional advisories may be issued if storm chances increase heading into Friday.
Five Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 79. Low around 60.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 77. Low around 57.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 80. Showers possible overnight. Low 62.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 77. Low 56.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 75. Low around 56.
