Weather
Thunderstorms, Then Overnight Freeze Possible In Eastern PA
A blast of frigid winter air will come on the tail of the latest thunderstorms to hit the region, forecasters said.
EASTERN PA — Some colder temperatures are on the way to the greater Philadelphia area, bringing with it rain and potentially thunderstorms, according to forecasters. That could be followed by temperatures approaching freezing overnight.
Drizzle and rain is possible throughout the region after 4 p.m., with up to a quarter of an inch of rain falling, the National Weather Service said. Thunderstorms are possible from the afternoon through around 9 p.m., forecasters said, but no major flooding or storm damage is expected. "It won't be a washout," the agency added.
A blast of winter air, one of the chilliest of the year so far, will bring with it snow to some parts of the region.
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"A major snow event is not anticipated by any means across the interior Northeast, but this will serve as a reminder that winter is not too far off," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.
Temperatures will drop to the upper to mid-30s overnight for parts of the suburbs, and could dip below freezing in the Poconos.
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Here's the full forecast for the Philadelphia area, according to the National Weather Service:
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday night
Clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
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