PHILADELPHIA, PA – Sunday morning is turning out to be a wet one across the city and it will continue that way until Monday morning. A passing thunderstorm woke the city up at around 5 am on Sunday dropping about a half of an inch of rain.
For the rest of the day, expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, mainly before 4 pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. The high temperature will be near 87°F.
The wind will start from the southwest at around 5 mph, becoming calm. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Tonight, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly before 8 pm. Patchy fog may develop after 2 am. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy, with a low temperature around 73°F. The wind will be from the southwest at around 5 mph, becoming calm.
There is a 30% chance of precipitation, and new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are expected, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
On Monday, expect patchy fog before 8 am, followed by sunny skies. The high temperature will be near 92°F . The wind will be light, starting from the northwest at around 5 mph and becoming southwest in the afternoon.
It’s important to note that a flood watch is in effect for the city and surrounding areas due to the early morning thunderstorm and the expected additional rainfall throughout the day on Sunday. Please stay informed about any flood warnings or advisories issued by local authorities and exercise caution in areas prone to flooding.