Air quality improves across the Philadelphia area as severe storm chances return this week
FINALLY! A really nice day on tap for the region.
Parts of the region saw heavy rain as severe thunderstorms rolled through Saturday afternoon. The storms weakened by early evening after the National Weather Service warned of the potential for tornadoes. As the storms taper off, temperatures are expected to fall into the low 70s.
Sunday brings low humidity, comfy temps, tons of sunshine, etc. A great day to get outside and enjoy. A little bit of smoke may creep back into the area, but it's not going to be the thick, Code Purple conditions that we had this past week. Plan your outdoor activities.
NEXT big change
After a nice Sunday, Monday will be another one to enjoy ahead of our next big change, which occurs on Tuesday and Wednesday in the form of showers, storms and the potential for severe weather.
In addition, our humidity (dewpoint temps) goes way back up by Tuesday with oppressively humid conditions. Total rainfall may be measured in inches over the 2-day period, causing many summer impacts if you have anything planned outdoors.
By the end of the week, humidity will lessen quite a bit, and the storm chances will be quite low.
Air quality improves
For the past three days, the city has been plagued by wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota, triggering multiple air quality alerts and creating unhealthy conditions for many.
As of Saturday night, Philly's air quality has improved from unhealthy to moderate.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Saturday: NEXT Weather Alert. High 84, low 74.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 85, low 74.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 86, low 65.
Tuesday: NEXT Weather Alert. High 84, low 72.
Wednesday: NEXT Weather Alert. High 84, low 74.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 81, low 66.
Friday: Sunny. High 81, low 66.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 85, low 68.
