Weather Authority: Overcast Sunday ahead of rising temps

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - The Philadelphia area should have luck on its side Sunday morning, as downpours are expected to give way to a precipitation-free St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The parade kicked off at 11 a.m. Sunday, with the route beginning at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The parade wraps up at Penn's Landing.

Temperatures will remain in the high 40s and may touch the 50s for Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

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The big payout for the region will come around 3 p.m. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 50s and touch the mid-to-low 60s for some.

The warmer weather will stick around for Monday, with a high of 55 and plenty of sunshine. Tuesday and Wednesday will also be sunny, though with temperatures in the mid-40s.

Some precipitation may affect the area later in the week.

Download the updated FOX 29 Weather Authority app for the latest forecast.

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SUNDAY: Morning rain, overcast most of the day. High: 58, Low: 37

MONDAY: Sunshine, pleasant. High: 55, Low: 42

TUESDAY: Sunny, cooler. High: 46, Low: 31

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 48, Low: 27

THURSDAY: Chance of rain. High: 53, Low: 34