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Warmer weather Monday in Philadelphia area, much-needed rain on the way. Here's the forecast.

Today is the pick of the week with plenty of sun and highs near or at 70 degrees in most areas. Expect cooler weather at the shore.

Tuesday is another pleasant day with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s with the chance of a spotty shower.

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Weather headlines this week CBS Philadelphia

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Rain returns to the region by midday Wednesday with some heavy rain and even thunderstorms Wednesday evening.

This may slow down the evening commute quite a bit, though we do need the rain and a good soaking of 0.5-1 inches looks likely with the midweek system.  

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Weather headlines this week CBS Philadelphia

Drought conditions in Philadelphia area

Conditions have worsened and we are now under moderate-to-severe drought conditions with over a foot deficit in rainfall since August.

Any rain will be welcome!

Rain chances this week
Rain chances this week CBS Philadelphia

Here's the 7-day forecast:

7-day forecast
7-day forecast CBS Philadelphia

Monday: Bright and sunny. High 71, low 42.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds. High 68, low 46.

Wednesday: Rain likely. High 65, low 51.

Thursday: Scattered showers. High 62, low 51.

Friday: Partly cloudy. High 63, low 45.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 58, low 45.

Sunday: Sunny. High 64, Low 42.

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