Philadelphia Region Faces Several Days of Storms

Thursday Expected to Be Wettest:: The National Weather Service predicts Thursday will be the wettest day of the week, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day.

Rainfall Amounts:: Total rainfall could reach 1.5 to 2 inches across the five-county region around Philadelphia through Friday night. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially where thunderstorms occur.

Timing of Rain:: Rain is expected to begin around 3 p.m. Wednesday, with thunderstorms possibly starting around 5 p.m. Showers could linger into Saturday, but the weather should clear by Sunday.

South-Central PA:: Much needed rain chances return this week. It looks like daily chances from Tuesday into the start of next weekend!

Wednesday: Slight chance of showers between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7 a.m. High near 80. The wettest period is likely to begin at around 7 a.m. Thursday and will continue into the late evening.

Friday: A lower chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Some rain could linger into Saturday, but the wet weather looks to be fully gone by later Saturday into early Sunday.

Stay updated on the latest weather forecasts.

Be prepared for potential travel delays due to rain and thunderstorms.

Take precautions to protect property from potential flooding.

Consider rescheduling outdoor activities.

Much needed rain chances return this week, keep updated with the weather forecast!