Highs in the 80s Tuesday, elevated fire risk in New Jersey, Delaware due to winds and low humidity
Tuesday will bring the warmest weather of the week to the Philadelphia area, with highs getting into the mid-80s — about 10-15 degrees above normal.
Expect sunny conditions in the afternoon with a gusty breeze.
Elevated fire risk Tuesday
There's an increased risk of fire danger across Delaware and portions of central and South Jersey Tuesday due to low humidity, high temperatures and gusty winds.
The National Weather Service said these conditions could "could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control."
Avoid outdoor burning and make sure to properly extinguish cigarette butts and other smoking items.
NEXT big weather changes
After a dry start to the week, much-needed rain returns on Wednesday with the possibility of a thunderstorm.
We could have more precipitation on Thursday as a front passes through.
Temperatures start to drop near 70, and a cold front arrives with rain and scattered storms. Another chance of rain rolls by on Thursday as temperatures continue to fall. Highs that day will only be in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Sunshine returns Friday, but we remain cooler than normal with highs in the 60s.
Here's the 7-day forecast:
Tuesday: Very warm. High 85, low 59.
Wednesday: Rain. High 71, low 65.
Thursday: Showers. High 60, low 53.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 67, low 47.
Saturday: Chance showers. High 69, low 52.
Sunday: Mostly sunny (Mother's Day). High 76, low 52.
Monday: Tracking showers. High 72, low 54.