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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains today. Large hail is the main threat, along with some damaging winds. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL)

Lat: 39.87°NLon: 75.23°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 22 May 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Philadelphia PA

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Philadelphia PA
 39.96°N 75.16°W (Elev. 26 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 am EDT May 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT May 22, 2025-6pm EDT May 28, 2025
 
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