Severe storms possible Saturday in Philadelphia area. Here's the Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia area is under a NEXT Weather Alert because severe storms are possible on Saturday.
The greatest threat is damaging winds, and the storms are expected from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
We are at a level 1 of 5 threat for severe storms, so keep weather aware later on Saturday. Any storm is capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and brief downpours with localized flooding. By later Saturday night, skies will clear.
Planning your Saturday
While there will be dry time, it's best to get out in the early morning as rain moves into the area, followed by late afternoon storms. Have your backup plans if you're hosting an outdoor event on Saturday.
There will be no need for sunglasses, but grab the umbrella.
NEXT big change
Finally, a Mother's Day with sun and warmth. Usually, mom faces rain and cool temperatures on the big day.
Sunday will start with some patchy fog and clouds, then turn partly to mostly sunny.
Plan on summer-like conditions by midday, with temperatures above average — between 75-81 degrees. If you have outdoor plans, be prepared to briefly dash indoors late in the day, as showers with isolated storms are possible ahead of a strong cold front.
Sunday night through Monday, there will be periods of steady rain. Monday's temperatures will be 15-20 degrees cooler in the upper 50s.
Tuesday will be the only completely dry day of the next seven.
Showers return Wednesday afternoon through Friday. This could impact the start of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Here's the 7-day forecast:
Saturday: NEXT Weather Alert for storms. High 68, low 54.
Sunday: Chance of P.M. showers. High 81, low 52.
Monday: Rain. High 59, low 57.
Tuesday: Sunny, cool. High 67, low 46.
Wednesday: P.M. rain. High 62, low 46.
Thursday: Rain likely. High 62, low 53.
Friday: Chance of showers. High 68, low 52.