Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 39.85°N 75.38°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Chester PA
Issued by: National Weather Service Philadelphia, PA
Last Update: 4:13 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms


  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy



  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 76 °F

    Heavy Rain



  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny



  • This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Saturday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.



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     39.85°N 75.38°W (Elev. 30 ft)

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