Philly Area On The Cusp Of Summer As 80 Degree Temps Arrive

PHILADLEPHIA, PA — After weeks of topsy turvy temperatures, rain, and thunderstorms, the greater Philadelphia area will get a bit of a break this week, as summer temperatures are on the way.

After a cloudy start Tuesday, blue skies and golden sunshine will be seen all along the way from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Tuesday will see a high of 74, while Wednesday could approach the 80s.

The National Weather Service's Mt. Holly station heralded the shift in weather Tuesday morning.

"Get ready for turnaround Tuesday!" they shared. "It's been a dreary morning so far but we'll be making up for it big time soon. Satellite shows the back edge of cloud cover moving into the region as a front moves offshore. Sunshine and warmer temperatures are on the way."

Some showers are possible again Thursday, and there could even be a thunderstorm in the afternoon. But sunny skies and 80-degree weather will return later in the afternoon, and the clear weather will be back on Friday too.

Here's the full forecast for the remainder of the week:

Tuesday

A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.