Flood watch in effect as heat, humidity and storms make comeback in Philly
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
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A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
We may make a run for 90 this afternoon, but most spots should top out in the upper 80s.
Sunday will have plenty of sunshine and light southerly breezes. However, several Pennsylvania counties will be under an air quality alert.
Monday brings sunshine, low humidity and highs in the upper 80s to the Philadelphia area, with a few spots near 90.
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You'll want to keep the umbrella handy, too, because scattered showers and storms develop between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., moving west to east, and ending before 9 p.m.
Some of the nicest days of the summer so far are in the forecast for Philadelphia this week.
Sunday will give us mixed skies with a trend for much more sunshine than Saturday. We cannot rule out an additional shower or rumble.
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Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day in the Philadelphia area because of the risk of flash flooding.
The Philadelphia area can expect hot and humid conditions Sunday with isolated storms possible.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect due to the heat and because of the threat of storms Tuesday evening in the Philadelphia region.
A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for parts of Delaware and South Jersey.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through the Philadelphia region on Monday.
The weather in Philadelphia on Sunday will be hot but less humid than on Saturday.