Philadelphia weather: Heat, humidity and possibility of storms to last through the weekend
PHILADELPHIA - July is in full swing in the Delaware Valley as we’re expecting more high temperatures and humidity Friday and into the weekend.
What we know:
With so much humidity in the atmosphere, areas of patchy fog are likely to develop in some locales overnight, as cloud cover builds.
Saturday will see partly cloudy skies and highs nearing 90 degrees.
A low-pressure system and stationary front are influencing the weather, leaving us stuck in this pattern.
Timeline:
- Saturday: The stationary front may begin to move away, offering some sunshine and a possibility of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
- Sunday: High of 88, more pop-up storms possible
- Monday: The highest chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 70% likelihood of pop-up storms throughout the day.
What's next:
The weather pattern looks to remain consistent through most of next week, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all expected to approach 90 degrees with a chance of scattered storms.