Windy, blustery weather in Philadelphia region before temps could hit 80s this weekend
Temperatures on Tuesday morning started in the mid-50s and returned to the mid-to-upper 60s in the afternoon in the Philadelphia region. Gusts are expected to reach around 35-40 mph.
High temperatures will reach the 60s around the region, though it'll feel cooler with the wind blowing.
Strong west winds at Citizens Bank Park Tuesday night will blow out toward right field. That could favor left-handed hitters, giving fly balls a better chance of carrying out. Right fielders may also have a tougher time tracking balls in the wind.
Cooler air from the north will move in and begin to knock temperatures down. It will be much cooler on Wednesday morning than on Tuesday morning.
Wednesday through Friday looks dry, with Wednesday being the coolest day in the 50s, though still on the breezy side. Thursday, we return to the 60s, and by Friday, we warm once again to the 70s.
Rain arrives late Friday night and Saturday. It will be quite warm Saturday, with highs in the mid-70s and even low 80s. The storm exits Saturday night, and temperatures dip back to the 60s with partly cloudy skies for Easter Sunday.
Stay with the NEXT Weather Team for regular updates to the holiday week forecast.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Tuesday: Morning shower, windy. High of 67, low of 55.
Wednesday: Still breezy. High of 55, low of 45.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High of 64, low of 40.
Friday: Warm end to the week. High of 72, low of 41.
Saturday: Warm, showers. High of 81, low of 58.
Sunday: Much cooler. High of 66, low of 52.
Monday: Partly cloudy. High of 66, low of 47.
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