Chance for severe weather and storms Sunday in Philadelphia, gusty winds, hail and flooding possible
Severe storms are possible late Sunday northwest of Philadelphia and across the entire area. Rain may be heavy at times with localized flooding possible. The greatest risk for storms is Sunday evening through about 10 p.m.
The main threats from the storms will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, heavy rain and brief spin-up tornadoes, but the tornado threat is relatively low.
Rain with a few lingering storms will continue through mid-morning Monday, so expect a wet and slower morning commute.
Temperatures on Monday will be 20 degrees cooler than Sunday, which is average for this time of year.
NEXT big weather change
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Sunday for severe weather threats through Monday morning. A clipper-type system will pull a strong cold front across the region.
The atmosphere overhead will be unstable and warm. Add to that a secondary low that develops along the front as it crosses our area, and the combination will provide enough lift for severe storms.
Another wave of moves through overnight and into the morning commute.
Any storm could bring heavy rain, large hail, damaging wind gusts and a brief isolated tornado.
A few strong to severe storms could develop with heavy rain, hail and isolated damaging winds. Philadelphia and areas north and west of the city are under a Level 2 risk for severe weather. Much of South Jersey is under a Level 1 risk.
Behind the cold front, we drop to the low 50s Monday with breezy conditions and clearing skies in the afternoon.
Early forecast for Phillies home opener
The Phillies begin the season Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers.
Fans can expect mostly cloudy skies and mild with temperatures in the mid-60s at first pitch.
Cloudy and near 60 is expected at the final out. Rain is possible later that night with winds from the southwest at 10-15 mph.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Sunday: NEXT Weather Alert for late storms. High 74.
Monday: NEXT Weather Alert for AM storms. High 53, low 50.
Tuesday: Cool and sunny. High 50, low 32.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High 58, low 36.
Thursday: AM shower, cloudy. High 68, low 46.
Friday: Chance for showers. High 55, low 52.
Saturday: Sunny. High 48, low 31.
