Philadelphia Braces for Rain and Gusty Winds, NWS Advises Caution During Unsettled Weather Conditions

Residents of Philadelphia woke up this morning to a cold, cloudy sky with a temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. A strong northwest wind blowing at 15 miles per hour and a 79% humidity level are causing the feels-like temperature to drop to a chilly 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A change in air pressure that brings rainfall to the region is indicated by the barometer’s reading of 29.60 inches. Despite a dewpoint of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, visibility is still 10 miles away and stays just over the freezing point.

With the sky staying generally cloudy and a maximum temperature hovering around 48 degrees, the National Weather Service predicts rain probable before 7 am and a chance of showers primarily between the morning and late afternoon as Philadelphians go about their day. A continuous 50% chance of precipitation is predicted, with new precipitation quantities ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch likely. Winds are predicted to increase, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.

According to the NWS, the small possibility of showers does not completely go away as night falls, continuing after 4 am with clouds hanging overhead and a low of about 36 degrees. The probability of precipitation has returned to 20%, and the wind is shifting to arrive from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph.

Friday looks similar, with the NWS predicting showers mostly after noon and a high temperature of about 41 degrees with strong, gusty winds that continue to bluster from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts that could reach 25 mph. This unsteady weather encourages residents to secure loose items outside and drivers to be aware of the elements that could affect delicate road maneuvers. The day is marked by a 60% chance of precipitation, with additional new precipitation amounts likewise between a tenth and a quarter of an inch asserting themselves possible.

With varying chances of showers and partly to mostly sunny days as the week progresses into Monday, the NWS’s detailed forecast, which is accessible on their official website, offers a mild reprieve with highs possibly reaching 57 degrees before settling back into cooler temperatures in the mid to high forties.

For the most recent information and updates, visit the National Weather Service’s website to view the complete forecast.

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