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Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL)

Lat: 39.87°NLon: 75.23°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NE 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 10:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Philadelphia PA

Coastal Flood Advisory September 23, 07:00pm until September 24, 12:00am
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Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 58 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Periods of rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 64. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    High: 64 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then showers likely after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 68 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 61 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 67 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 58 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 66 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 55 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Periods of rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 64. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then showers likely after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Philadelphia PA
 39.96°N 75.16°W (Elev. 26 ft)
Last Update:
10:11 pm EDT Sep 22, 2023
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Sep 22, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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