Thunderstorms, Severe Winds Possible In Eastern PA Wednesday: Latest Forecast

Isolated severe thunderstorms with potentially damaging wind gusts will threaten the greater Philadelphia area on Wednesday afternoon and early evening, according to the latest forecast.

Inclement weather could arrive as early as around 2 p.m. and continue until around 9 p.m., timing shared by the National Weather Service indicates.

The most severe threats are to the south, with elevated risks in parts of Delaware and Maryland. Up to half an inch of rain is still possible in parts of the Philly area if thunderstorms do develop.

The National Weather Service advised residents to monitor weather alerts for potential watches and warnings throughout the afternoon, as the front develops.

The storm front will mark the beginning of a notably cooler and less humid period in the region.

"Highs in the 80s will largely give way to temperatures in the 60s and 70s Thursday and Friday," Accuweather shared. "Cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia, may hold onto warmer conditions Thursday with more sunshine before the cooler air settles in by Friday."

High temperatures will drop from the upper 70s to the lower 70s throughout the week, with lows down in the low 50s overnight.

The full forecast for the Philadelphia area over the coming week is below, according to the National Weather Service:

Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.