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Rainstorm Timeline In Philly Area Thursday
Up to a quarter inch of precipitation could fall on a wet Thursday, forecasters said, but a picturesque weekend may be on tap.
SOUTHEASTERN PA — A rainy Thursday looks to be on tap for much of the greater Philadelphia area, according to the National Weather Service, with up to a quarter inch of precipitation set to fall primarily during the daytime hours.
Showers are likely to continue up until around 3 p.m., forecasters said. But don’t keep your fingers crossed for a hint of sunshine in the afternoon, as forecasters expect overcast skies all day with cooler temperatures in the low 70s.
"Scattered showers will continue to hang around until this afternoon when drier air starts to intrude," the National Weather Service's Mt. Holly station shared. "Highs today will only reach the low 70s, but you should take a quick little peek at that weekend forecast."
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are all slated to be sunny and clear, with blue skies and highs ranging from 84 to 89, forecasters said.
Here's the full forecast, according to the National Weather Service:
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Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday night
A chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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