Much-needed rain arrives in Philadelphia region Wednesday. Here's the weather forecast.
Get your outdoor activities done early Wednesday before the NEXT big change in the forecast: much-needed rain arrives this afternoon and into the evening.
In the morning, temperatures are in the mid-50s before clouds increase ahead of the showers and storms. Temperatures should get into the mid-60s, though it will depend on how much sun we get before the action begins.
NEXT big weather changes
Rain returns to the area later this afternoon. Showers may invade anytime after noon, but the steadiest rain will likely be between 5pm and 10pm.
As of now, there is no posted severe risk for our area but there may be a few rumbles of thunder this evening with this line.
While this isn't a major soaking rain, any rain helps with the drought.
Delaware and eastern Maryland are under a level 1 marginal risk for severe wind gusts and thunderstorms.
The rain will be followed by a stretch of cooler-than-average temperatures through the weekend, and we will have a few pop-up afternoon sprinkles Thursday and Friday.
It looks nice for the Broad Street Run with temperatures Sunday morning in the mid-40s and sunny, dry conditions.
Drought conditions have worsened, and we are now under moderate to severe drought conditions, with over a foot of deficit in rainfall since August. Any rain will be welcome.
Here's the 7-day forecast:
Wednesday: P.m. rain. High 66, low 49.
Thursday: Clearing. High 67, low 50.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 65, low 44.
Saturday: Partly sunny. High 61, low 46.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 63, Low 43.
Monday: Sunny skies. High 67, low 46.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 74, low 51.
