PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms along with an air quality alert on Wednesday. Here’s the latest weather forecast for the city.
On Wednesday, the day will start with scattered showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 7 am. Some of these storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rain. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the temperature will reach a high near 87 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind will be calm in the morning, gradually shifting to a southwest direction at around 5 mph. There is a 50 percent chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms.
As Wednesday night arrives, there will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be partly cloudy, and the temperature will drop to around 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The east wind of about 5 mph will transition to a calm breeze. The chance of precipitation during the night is 20 percent.
Moving on to Thursday, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 2 pm. The day will be partly sunny, with a high temperature reaching around 89 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind will start from the northeast at 5 mph, later shifting to a southeast direction in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation during the day is 30 percent, and new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms.
In addition to the scattered showers and thunderstorms, an air quality alert has been issued for the city on Wednesday. This means that the air quality may be compromised and individuals with respiratory conditions or other sensitivities are advised to take precautions and limit their time outdoors.