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CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Warmer Tuesday as Philadelphia region could hit 90-degree temps this week. Here's the weather forecast.
The weather story this week will be the heat, certainly over the next few days in the Philadelphia region. In addition, the humidity levels will climb, leading to the possibility of storms on Friday evening but mainly Saturday. We'll also be dealing with haze from the wildfires, but most of that should stay aloft. Air quality is expected to notch up to the moderate range, though, due to the possibility of some smoke making it to the surface. How hot will it get? We will be pushing the 90-degree mark for the first time in 2025. The last time we hit 90 degrees was on Aug. 28, 2024, when the high hit 96 degrees, and we may get to that threshold on Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday. Areas of smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires may keep the temperature down just a degree or two, but high pressure, sunny skies and southerly winds will all aid in us feeling the warmest temps of the year so far. When we look at our first 90-degree day, the 30-year average first occurrence in Philly is May 24, so we're over a week behind the average. The warmest we've had all year in 2025 is just 86 degrees, a far cry from where we were last year when Philly saw its first 90-degree day on April 29. If we get our first 90-degree day on Thursday, it will be the latest first 90-plus degree day since 2020, when it didn't occur until June 6. The earliest we've ever had a 90-degree temperature was April 7 in 1929, while the latest first occurrence wasn't until July 14 back in 1972. CBS News Philadelphia Philly has never gone a year in recorded history where a 90-plus degree temp wasn't recorded. In fact, the fewest number of days with high temps in the 90s was just five way back in 1889. The average number of 90-plus degree days in Philly is 30. Also, we are now in June, the start of meteorological summer. We can now look back at the spring season — March, April and May — and see that despite a cool end to May, the average temperature was 3 degrees above normal due to a stretch of warm temps. Our precip was above normal as well, helping us to get out of the drought situation we've been in since last fall. Friday and Saturday are expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms, and Sunday will be less humid with plenty of sunshine. This week marks the beginning of a warmer-than-average June in Philadelphia, as the city braces for what could be a hot summer. Here's your 7-day forecast: CBS News Philadelphia Tuesday: Hazy sun, warmer. High 83. Low 54. Wednesday: Getting hotter. High 89. Low 60. Thursday: Heat is on! High 91. Low 66. Friday: Cooler, shower. High 89. Low 67. Saturday: P.m. t-storm. High of 82, Low of 68. Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 81, Low 64. Monday: Clouds increase. High 79. Low 62. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
CBS News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Mostly sunny, pleasant Monday in Philadelphia region as warming trend begins. Here's the weather forecast.
High pressure sliding east will bring dry conditions overnight and through Monday in the Philadelphia region. Winds will be light overnight, becoming northwest at 5-10 mph Monday. Lows Sunday night dipped into the 40s and 50s, with highs Monday in the upper 60s to mid 70s. A warming trend sets in early this week as an upper ridge builds along the East Coast. Highs will climb to near the low to mid 80s Tuesday and into the mid 80s to near 90 by Wednesday. Overnight lows will gradually moderate, with 40s and 50s early in the week. By late week, the ridge shifts east, and a more unsettled pattern develops as disturbances move through the region. Thursday looks to be the hottest and driest day, with highs approaching the low 90s. Shower and storm chances increase Friday into the weekend, with partly cloudy and warm conditions returning by Sunday. Here's your 7-day forecast: CBS News Philadelphia Monday: Mostly sunny. High 75. Low 53. Tuesday: Sunny and very warm. High 84. Low 56. Wednesday: Almost hot. High 89. Low 61. Thursday: Now we're cooking. High 91. Low 66. Friday: A rumble or two. High 88. Low 69. Saturday: Chance for storms. High of 82, Low of 69. Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 71, Low 64. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Heavy rain, wind possible Friday in Philadelphia area; showers possible over the weekend. See the forecast.
Friday in the Philadelphia region starts quiet, but storms arrive in the evening Friday in the Philadelphia region starts quiet, but storms arrive in the evening Friday in the Philadelphia region starts quiet, but storms arrive in the evening Friday will start cloudy and quiet with comfortable morning lows in the low-60s in the Philadelphia area. By afternoon, skies turn partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s. That sunshine will help to destabilize the atmosphere ahead of a disturbance that will cross the area during the evening and trigger storms, some of which may briefly turn severe. A damaging wind gust and heavy rain with localized flooding are the main threats. CBS News Philadelphia NEXT Weather Alert Friday, storms Saturday A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Friday evening because of a marginal risk of severe weather (level 1 of 5), including damaging wind gusts and localized flooding in Delaware. There's a slight risk (level 2 of 4) for flash flooding. CBS News Philadelphia Saturday morning begins near 60 degrees with clouds and scattered showers. Skies will turn partly cloudy ahead of a strong cold front with showers and scattered storms in the afternoon. Any storm has the potential to briefly turn severe with pockets of heavy rain and a brief damaging wind gust. The entire Philadelphia region (except the Lehigh Valley and Poconos) has a marginal risk of severe weather on Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. for isolated strong storms with the threat of damaging wind and localized flooding. Behind the cold front, we will turn cooler with Sunday in the upper 60s to near 70 under partly cloudy skies. A spotty instability shower is possible as the storm system lifts off to the northeast. Meteorological summer begins Sunday. True astronomical summer is still three weeks away, beginning June 20. Our first workweek of June starts dry and seasonable in the mid to upper 70s with mostly sunny skies. By Wednesday, you'll need to dress for summer with highs soaring to the 80s. 7-day forecast CBS News Philadelphia Friday: NEXT Weather Alert for storms. High of 79, low of 62. Saturday: NEXT Weather Alert for storms. High of 71, low of 59. Sunday: Partly sunny. High of 69, low of 51. Monday: Mostly sunny. High of 76, low of 52. Tuesday: Warming up. High of 85, low of 57. Wednesday: Partly sunny. High of 85, low of 59. Thursday: Evening storms. High of 88, low of 65. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast Get the latest weather info on the CBS News Philadelphia app
CBS News
29-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be warmer after a dreary Wednesday. Here's the forecast.
Thursday will be a much nicer — and warmer — day after a pretty wet and dreary Wednesday in the Philadelphia region. The morning clouds and fog will lift by Thursday afternoon, giving way to a little sunshine and warmer temps, but also the chance for a passing shower or two. CBS News Philadelphia Generally speaking, we'll be dry but watching for that chance. Rain will, however, return on Friday as another storm system approaches the area. Right now, the timing looks to be an early wave in the morning, with another round late afternoon and evening, with an additional .5 inch to 1 inch possible in spots. A few more showers and cooler conditions are expected Saturday, but a much warmer and drier trend starts on Sunday. Meteorological summer begins on June 1, and for now, next week is looking like it will feel every bit like summer with high temps reaching the mid-80s! We'll keep you posted. 7-day forecast CBS News Philadelphia Thursday: Clouds to sun. High of 77, low of 57 Friday: Showers. High of 76, low of 63. Saturday: Showers, some sun. High of 69, low of 60. Sunday: Mostly sunny. High of 71, low of 53. Monday: Mostly sunny. High of 76, low of 54. Tuesday: Warming up. High of 82, low of 56. Wednesday: Staying warm. High of 85, low of 59. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast Get the latest weather info on the CBS News Philadelphia app
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Early showers Wednesday followed by sun and clouds in Philadelphia. Here's the weather forecast.
Brief shower possible Wednesday, but it'll be mostly sunny in the Philadelphia region Brief shower possible Wednesday, but it'll be mostly sunny in the Philadelphia region Brief shower possible Wednesday, but it'll be mostly sunny in the Philadelphia region After a fairly active weather day Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, Wednesday will be significantly quieter with a brief early shower possible, followed by a northwest breeze under a mix of sun and clouds. The normal high is in the mid to low 70s, and we'll likely top out around 76 degrees during the afternoon. CBS News Philadelphia The National Weather Service will be headed to Northampton County to assess a confirmed tornado that spawned around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday near Bangor. The results of that survey will be released later this week. CBS News Philadelphia As we move into the end of the week another weather system will be approaching the area beginning Thursday. That will bring a chance of showers Thursday evening and again on Friday, which could create a few issues for the Truist Championship. As of now, the majority of Mother's Day weekend is looking sunny, dry and mild. Nice weather is in the forecast for the Lung Force Walk on Saturday morning and even warmer for Mother's Day Sunday with highs in the low 80s. Here's your 7-day forecast: CBS News Philadelphia Wednesday: A morning shower. High 76, low 57. Thursday: Late showers and rumbles. High of 79, low of 57. Friday: Few showers. High of 65, low of 56. Saturday: Decreasing clouds. High of 76, low of 49. Sunday: Nice for Mom! High 80, low 54. Monday: Mostly sunny. High 81, low 55. Tuesday: A late storm? High 74, low 61. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast Get the latest weather info on the CBS News Philadelphia app.
