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03-05-2025
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Philadelphia weather: What to expect as rain, thunderstorms on the way for weekend
The Brief Temperatures have been above normal and conditions have been dry, but that is about to change. Most of Saturday is likely to be dry, but as the day turns into evening, thunderstorm chances go up and storms could pack a punch. PHILADELPHIA - The Delaware Valley has been experiencing warm and dry conditions over the last few days, but that will all change this weekend as rain and thunderstorm chances go up, while temperatures fall closer to normal. What we know What We Know Friday has been an above-average, warm day with some pop-up rain activity and overnight, into Saturday, temperatures will remain mild. Most of Saturday stays dry, with just a 30 percent chance of rain and temperatures heading into the 80s, mirroring Friday's conditions. All of your Saturday activities, including the MS Walk and all of the other varied events taking place across the Delaware Valley should all be fine, provided they are happening in the morning to mid-afternoon. As Saturday progresses into dinnertime, thunderstorms will begin to fire up. We are facing a marginal risk of severe weather with these storms, with small hail and damaging wind gusts as the main threat. We could also see some heavy downpours with Saturday night's weather. What's next As the weekend evolves, showers remain for Sunday morning and most of next week we'll be dodging scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals for some of these storms could be impressive, which will help with the drought situation. Temperatures will drop closer to normal for this time of year, topping out in the low 70s into next week. What you can do Stay up-to-date with changing weather conditions by downloading the FOX 29 Weather Authority app.
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18-04-2025
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Philadelphia weather: Temps hop into the 80s with sunshine on Easter weekend
The Brief Temperatures will hop into the 80s on Easter weekend in Philadelphia with lots of sunshine. Spring-like conditions will follow in the week ahead, with staying in the 70s through midweek. The next chance of rain in the Philadelphia-area will be on Monday, stretching into Tuesday. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is in for an Easter treat this weekend as temperatures are expected to soar into the 80s with plenty of sunshine. The pleasant holiday weekend will continue in the days ahead with temperatures expected to be deadlocked in the 70s through midweek. Forecasters say the next chance of rain will be Monday into Tuesday, with nighttime showers that will eventually lead to dry sunshine. What we know A sun-splashed Friday with temperatures reaching the mid-70s will set the stage for a stellar Easter weekend in Philadelphia. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects temperatures on Saturday to soar into the low-80s with plenty of sunshine to make conditions feel more like June. The pleasant weather pattern will continue on Easter Sunday with even more sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures in the 70s. The only snag in an otherwise near-perfect stretch of spring weather will be on Monday night into Tuesday, with showers expected on both days. Conditions will bounce back into the 70s with sunshine by midweek. What you can do Download the FOX LOCAL app to stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts from the FOX 29 Weather Authority.
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16-03-2025
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Philadelphia weather: Possible severe weather Sunday evening as front pushes through
The Brief While much of Sunday will be precipitation free, rain moves in for the late afternoon and evening. The risk of possible severe weather does exist for some, as well as the possibility of an isolated tornado. PHILADELPHIA - Sunday will be a dry day, though windy, so the luck of the Irish shines on the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade. But, later in the day, rain and some thunderstorms will move into the region. What we know A cold front is making its way to the Philadelphia area. It's the same system that has brought devastation to the Midwest and the South, resulting sadly in deaths, due to tornadoes. While we won't see the same devastating impacts, some severe weather is possible and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Sunday Most of Sunday will be dry, but very windy. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 60s, but with the strong wind gusts, it will feel cooler. If you're heading to the parade, the winds will be very strong, so dress appropriately for that. Stormy weather Storms will begin to move into the region by late afternoon, approaching from the west. The storms will continue to push west to east, and the main threat will likely be damaging wind gusts. The rain will take its time pulling offshore, lingering into early Monday morning. What's next Monday morning will likely see some leftover rain showers and windy conditions, before skies clear out for Monday night. Temps will likely only reach the middle 50s. Most of the week will see pleasant conditions, with highs in the mid to upper 60s and sunny skies. Thursday will be the next rain chance, ahead of a steep drop in temps for Friday, as another front moves in, bringing blustery conditions and temperatures only in the mid-40s. What you can do For the latest forecasts and conditions, download the FOX 29 Weather Authority app.
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15-02-2025
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Philadelphia weather: Parade of storms continues starting with wintry, wet weekend
The Brief One bright, sunny and cold day to recharge the batteries before we begin another parade of storms for the upcoming week. The weekend will bring a roller coaster of conditions and temperatures before plunging us into a cold freeze for next week. PHILADELPHIA - Now that we have celebrated the Eagles victory in the Super Bowl with a parade, the region is about to host another parade of storms for the weekend and into next week. Temperatures will fly high Sunday, before dropping back into winter territory for the remainder of next week, while several systems bring a variety of conditions. Timeline Saturday will dawn cloudy and chilly with overnight lows dropping into the mid-20s. Light snow is likely to develop across a large portion of the Delaware Valley Saturday morning, into the afternoon before it changes over to all rain by late afternoon into dinnertime. An inch could fall along the I-95 corridor and into South Jersey, while further north and west will likely see closer to two and three inches of snow, before the rain begins. Temperatures will rise to the upper 30s for most of us, and continue to climb overnight into Sunday, reaching into the mid-50s, with rain likely for most of Sunday. Winter Weather Advisory A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for upper Montgomery and upper Bucks counties, as well as the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos for most of Saturday as a potential of 1 to 3 inches of snow is forecasted, along with the possibility of light ice accumulations. It should switch over to rain overnight into Sunday. What's next The wind will pick up Sunday night, as it shifts from Southwest to West Northwest, creating cold and blustery conditions for President's Day. Most of next week will be cold, as temps struggle to reach freezing and overnight lows drop into the upper teens and low 20s. The next system could arrive Wednesday evening and last into Thursday, bringing with it an undetermined amount of snow. The FOX 29 Weather Authority will continue to monitor the system. What you can do Stay up to date with the changing weather conditions by downloading the FOX 29 Weather App, here. The Source Information for this story came from the FOX 29 Weather Authority and the National Weather Service.
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30-01-2025
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Groundhog Day 2025: How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct?
The Brief Groundhog Day – we all know it and some even celebrate it, traveling to the quaint northwestern Pennsylvania town for the festivities. Over the years, looking to Pennsylvania's most famous rodent to tell us when we can usher in spring has become a tradition. But, how often is he right? PHILADELPHIA - As for Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, it turns out it's an all-night celebration, not all day. Thousands will descend on the sleepy northwestern Pennsylvania town February 2nd to find out whether winter will linger until the first day of spring or come to end sometime before March 20. By the numbers So, how well does Phil do? In short, not great. In the last decade, he was right 30 percent of the time. And, if you go back 20 years, he was right 40 percent of the time. To judge Phil's accuracy, the FOX 29 Weather Authority compared Phil's national predictions to the temperatures that followed that February and March. Looking at Philadelphia, Phil has the same record. Philadelphia's temperature forecast was correct only 40 percent of the time over 20 years. In the last 10 years, he also got it right 40 percent of the time. That's a slight improvement over his national forecast. Big picture view For Phil to be more accurate, he needs to see his shadow more. Seeing his shadow signals six weeks until spring. Of the last 20 years, 17 were warmer than average. This year, the National Weather Service expects February and March to be warmer than average. Phil's numbers This is the breakdown of Phil's wins and losses: 2005 2007 2006 2010 2008 2011 2009 2013 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2018 2024 2019 2021 2022 2023 What's next So, will Phil see his shadow again like last year? Tune in for FOX 29's live coverage to find out what Phil has to say about the end of winter.
