Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Through Philadelphia Friday Morning Forecast

Morning rain and isolated thunderstorms will affect Philadelphia and nearby counties on Friday. The wet conditions should taper by mid-morning across the city.

South Jersey and Southern Delaware will see rain for a longer stretch. Drivers should allow extra travel time and dress children in rain gear.

Temperatures start near 60 degrees early Friday. Readings will fall through the afternoon, so bring a warmer coat for later hours.

Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Through Philadelphia Friday Morning Forecast also highlights a sharp temperature swing. Thursday highs in the upper 70s give way to much cooler air by Friday evening.

Temperature change this week

Expect a dramatic drop from the upper 70s on Thursday to the mid-40s by Friday night. That is roughly a 35-degree decrease in the daytime high.

Saturday will be sunny but chilly, with highs in the mid-40s. Sunday warms closer to average, with afternoon temperatures near the mid-50s.

Next week outlook

Temperatures rebound by next Tuesday into the 70s. Wednesday, April 1, could reach around 80 degrees.

Next week will stay unsettled. There is a chance of showers Tuesday through Friday.

Areas of note

Rain and isolated storms will clear sooner in Philadelphia than in South Jersey. Southern Delaware looks to be the slowest to dry out.

For updates and radar imagery, check Filmogaz.com. Prepare for wet roads and rapidly changing temperatures.