More Thunderstorms, Damaging Winds Possible In Philly Region: See Timeline

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thunderstorms and more rain are on the horizon for later this week in the greater Philadelphia region, as the late spring's wave of potentially severe weather continues.

While Wednesday will be mostly clear, temperatures will rise into the upper 80s in much of the region, according to forecasters.

The heat will preface a possibly stormy Thursday, as clouds and wind will move in during the day. There's a chance of thunderstorms during the day, and then again in the evening between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Friday morning, the National Weather Service said.

Up to a quarter of an inch could fall by Thursday night, the forecast states.

A small chance of showers lingers into Friday, with thunderstorms potentially returning after 11 a.m. Friday.

Hail and potentially damaging winds are possible, the National Weather Service added.

Here is the full forecast:

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday night

A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday night

Clear, with a low around 66.