Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Flooding Possible In Philly Area

SOUTHEASTERN PA — A week of cloudy skies and heavy rain continues in the greater Philadelphia area Thursday, as forecasters predict up to two inches of rain in some parts of the area. Thunderstorms, wind gusts and localized flooding are also possible.

Showers are expected to cross the region throughout the day, starting with lighter rain in the morning. There may be a slight early afternoon lull before thunderstorms hit the area after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Heavier rain is also likely to move in along a cold front after 5 p.m. Another round of scattered showers is expected to come again in the wee hours of Friday morning. There could also be an overnight thunderstorm.

Thursday is predicted to see a high of 57 degrees with 15 mph wind gusts.

The silver lining: the weekend looks favorable for spring-like weather in the mid-50s. Saturday holds a slight chance of rain in the north; Sunday is expected to be sunny and cool.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Thursday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then isolated showers between 1am and 2am. Low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday night

A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Sunday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39.