PHILADELPHIA, PA – Commuters across southeastern Pennsylvania should keep their umbrellas handy on Tuesday and Wednesday as fall rain showers move through the region. However, clear skies and crisp weather will follow, making for a perfect weekend for outdoor activities. The National Weather Service predicts rain and isolated thunderstorms on Wednesday morning, with cooler, drier air settling in by Thursday.
Rainy Tuesday and Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service in Philadelphia forecasts that rain chances will peak at 80% on Wednesday morning, with isolated thunderstorms possible before clearing in the afternoon. Highs on Wednesday will reach the upper 60s with a noticeable cool-down coming Wednesday night, as temperatures dip into the low 40s by Thursday morning.
Commuters should be prepared for slick conditions on I-95 and I-76, especially during the Wednesday morning commute (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.). Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and use headlights during heavy rain.
Sunny Skies by Thursday
By Thursday, October 9, the rain will have cleared, and sunny skies will return with highs near 61°F. This will set the stage for a perfect fall weekend filled with outdoor activities like fall decorating, pumpkin patch visits, and leaf-viewing.
The region can expect a calm stretch of weather through the weekend, with temperatures remaining in the upper 60s and mostly clear skies from Friday to Saturday.
Five-Day Outlook for the Philadelphia Region
- Wednesday: Showers early, high 69°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high 61°F, low 43°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 65°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 68°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F
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