Windy and cold Black Friday in Philadelphia area, tracking rain and snow
Friday will be cold and windy for the Philadelphia Eagles game on Black Friday.
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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 will be cold and windy for the Philadelphia Eagles game on Black Friday.
Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia region will be partly cloudy and blustery as winds will gust up to 35 mph.
Extra time and windshield wipers will be needed in the Philadelphia Wednesday morning and evening as rain moves through the region.
Sunday starts chilly for the Philadelphia Marathon, but the day is shaping up to have highs in the 50s with a mix of sun and clouds.
Runners can expect a rainy start to the Philadelphia Marathon on Saturday.
Expect chilly conditions Sunday for the Eagles game, with temperatures feeling like the 30s.
Saturday morning will likely start with a little sunshine before a weather maker rolls into the Delaware Valley.
Weather conditions are changing Sunday before cold temperatures arrive next week.
Welcome to the weekend everyone! Temperatures around the 60s and lows in the mid-upper 40s.
Get ready to really secure those decorations and costumes for the kids Friday night, as it will be a blustery Halloween in the Philadelphia region.
Expect a pleasant and seasonable Sunday with sunshine returning by the afternoon and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
The weekend is trending dry and cool, great fall football weather ahead for the Eagles game on Sunday.
Overnight storms have moved out, making way for cooler air across the Philadelphia area this week.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as a line of showers with some isolated gusty and damaging storms could move through the region Sunday night.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.