Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL)

Lat: 39.87°NLon: 75.23°WElev: 7ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 6 Jul 10:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essington PA

Flood Watch July 6, 11:19am until July 6, 08:00pm
Flash Flood Warning July 6, 11:19am until July 6, 02:15pm
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Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch July 6, 11:19am until July 6, 08:00pm
    Flash Flood Warning July 6, 11:19am until July 6, 02:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast 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.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast 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.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
Essington PA
 39.86°N 75.29°W (Elev. 3 ft)
6:36 am EDT Jul 6, 2026
11am EDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
 
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