Humid Saturday with storm chances before a heat wave next week
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
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Meteorologist Grant Gilmore's blood may have thinned out a bit after spending several years in Florida, but he is no stranger to the cooler temperatures up north and the weather patterns that come with all four seasons.
Grant grew up in Saline, Mich. where he discovered his curiosity for the weather, climate, and science in general. He pursued his passion for weather at the University of North Carolina Asheville where he completed his degree in Atmospheric Sciences and played soccer all four years for the Bulldogs.
Following graduation from UNCA, Grant got his start in television at WMAZ-TV in Macon, Ga. and then WFMY-TV in Greensboro, N.C. In Greensboro he served as the Chief Meteorologist for four years and covered everything from hurricanes to crippling winter storms and everything in between.
Since 2009, Grant has held the distinction of being a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. In addition to maintaining this certification over the years, he has earned several Emmy awards for his coverage of winter storms in North Carolina to his work showcasing the impacts of climate change on hurricane activity in Florida.
Grant spent six years as the morning meteorologist at the CBS affiliate in Tampa Bay. While in Florida, he helped guide the Tampa Bay region and Central Florida through numerous tropical systems, most notably hurricanes Irma and Ian.
He and his wife, Liz met while working together in North Carolina, but were married in Cape May, N.J. in Liz's home state. Their two daughters, Finley and Rowen were born in Florida but love living in a place where it actually snows!
Grant is excited to forecast the dynamic weather that we have here in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. When he's not on TV talking about the weather you'll most likely find him looking for a way to get out in the weather with his family to go for a run, bike ride or just explore all of the historic places around the area. If you ever see him out don't hesitate to say hello!
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to storms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.
The clouds will clear through early Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region and give way to great conditions for the remainder of the day.
Relatively calm but muggy conditions are in store for Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
Showers and storms were scattered in nature Monday in the Philadelphia region.
Day 4 of the heat wave continues Thursday in the Philadelphia region as temperatures hit the low 100s.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
The heat and humidity will increase a little for Friday as temperatures climb to near 90 degrees, feeling more like the low 90s thanks to the humidity.
Whether it's cleaning up after two days of storms or playing a round of golf, make it a point to get outside and enjoy the sunshine Wednesday.
While it will not be as active as Monday, the off-and-on rain, with an occasional thunderstorm, will continue to blanket the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temperatures are in sight.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Strong storms are hitting the Philadelphia area Wednesday evening.