Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL)

Lat: 39.87°NLon: 75.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 6 May 4:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essington PA

Dense Fog Advisory May 6, 05:19am until May 6, 10:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory May 6, 05:19am until May 6, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then showers likely after 2am.  Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Essington PA
 39.86°N 75.29°W (Elev. 3 ft)
4:11 am EDT May 6, 2024
5am EDT May 6, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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