7:00 AM | **Perhaps a bit less oppressive today...chance of showers and thunderstorms increases for the next few days and any storm can be on the strong side**
Paul Dorian
6-Day forecast for the Philadelphia, PA metro region
Today
A bit less oppressive than recent days...Mainly sunny, hot, humid, highs in the low-to-mid 90’s
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, mild, muggy, chance of showers and thunderstorms, lows in the low-to-mid 70’s
Wednesday
Partly sunny, hot, humid, good chance of showers and thunderstorms, lower 90’s for afternoon highs
Wednesday Night
Mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mild, muggy, low-to-mid 70’s for overnight lows
Thursday
Partly sunny, hot, humid, good chance of showers and thunderstorms, near 90 degrees
Friday
Mainly sunny, not quite as warm, upper 80’s
Saturday
Mainly sunny, quite warm, upper 80’s
Sunday
Partly sunny, hot, humid, breezy, chance of showers and thunderstorms, near 90 degrees
Discussion
Today may be a bit less oppressive than recent days with the passage of a weak frontal system, but is stays quite hot and humid in the area. This weak frontal system has stalled out across Virginia and it could become the focus region for some shower and thunderstorm activity later today, tonight and again on Wednesday. A stronger front will approach the area on Thursday and this too will result in the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Any storm that forms over the next few days can be on the strong-to-severe side given all the available moisture in the atmosphere and the high levels of potential energy. Following the passage of the late week frontal system, we'll experience some relief on Friday and Saturday, but it is likely to get hot again by the early part of next week.
Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Perspecta, Inc.
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