Days Of Thunderstorms, Rain To Hit Philly Area This Weekend

SOUTHEASTERN PA — Another bout of rain and thunderstorms is headed for the greater Philadelphia region, potentially providing relief from the abnormally dry conditions that have plunged portions of both New Jersey and Pennsylvania in the midst of a drought.

There's a chance of thunderstorms and rain on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the best chance coming on Friday and Friday night, forecasters said.

"It will be more humid all three days, with at least some chances for some showers and thunderstorms," the National Weather Service's Mt. Holly Station shared.

Storms are likely to hit after 2 p.m. Friday, with up to a tenth of an inch of rain falling, according to forecasters. More storms will continue up through around 8 p.m.

There's a slighter chance for storms in the late morning and early afternoon Saturday, as well as later Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

Check out the full forecast below:

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.