Sunny but brisk Friday before rain, flooding risk Saturday
Friday is sunny with a high of 50 degrees before rain arrives Friday night that carries into Saturday - bringing flooding threats
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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!
Friday is sunny with a high of 50 degrees before rain arrives Friday night that carries into Saturday - bringing flooding threats
High winds and dry conditions mean any fire that starts could spread easily - leading to this alert from officials.
Friday there's a chance of rain in Philadelphia - but it's mostly just a cloudy day with some risks to allergy sufferers - and more warm March temperatures.
Wednesday is a mild morning before temperatures rise to the high 60s in the afternoon - then we hit the 70s later this week.
While the normal high temperature for this time of year is 51 degrees, by Tuesday afternoon highs around the Lehigh Valley will be around 65 degrees with mostly sunny skies.
The Philadelphia region will take a break from the wet and cloudy conditions Friday before rain returns Saturday.
After a stunning Sunday with highs in the 60s, the week ahead is packed with several rainy weather systems that'll increase the threat for flooding by the end of the week.
There's a bit of a morning chill in the Philadelphia region Friday before temperatures increase to nearly 50 degrees - with highs in the 60s coming.
After a rainy but mild end to the week, temperatures take a dip to start the weekend off chilly, but sunny.
While actual high temperatures will warm into the low 40s Monday, wind chills will keep the feels-like temps in the 30s for a sunny and seasonable Presidents Day.
A quick-moving system will bring most of the Philadelphia area between 2-4 inches of snow by Saturday morning.
A quick-moving system will bring some light rain and snow to the region Thursday, and another chance for 1-2 inches of snow in Philadelphia comes overnight Friday into Saturday.
Temperatures stay on the chilly side Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 30s, though blustery winds will keep feels-like temps in the 20s for most of the day.
Sunshine returns Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region before two back-to-back systems bring another chance for winter weather.
Philadelphia is expected to get about 2 to 4 inches of snow due to the winter storm.