Rainy and cooler Father's Day weather in Philadelphia, showers continue into Monday AM commute
Steady rain will taper off Sunday morning but the chance for on-and-off spotty showers continues around the Delaware Valley this Father's Day, though it won't be a complete washout.
High temperatures Sunday stay about 10-15 degrees below average and are expected to top out near 68 degrees in the city.
In Delaware, a Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect Sunday. Sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and people with breathing, hear or lung problems, should limit time outside.
Rinse and repeat for Monday with clouds, scattered showers and 60s. Tuesday will improve slightly with mostly cloudy skies, mid 70s and isolated showers.
Heat returns
After a few cooler-than-average and cloudy days, get ready for the heat and humidity to return on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Wednesday highs will climb back into the upper 80s with our next chance for the 90s on Thursday, though there's a chance for thunderstorms late in the day.
Friday is the perfect start to summer with sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s.
Prepare for what could be our first heat wave of the year as a long, hot stretch begins next Saturday and continues into the following week.
A heat wave becomes official with three consecutive days at or above 90 degrees.
Last year our first heatwave was June 18-23, and our last heatwave was July 31-August 3. Both of those heat waves topped out at 98 degrees.
Our last day with a high of 100 or higher was 101 on July 7, 2012. Our longest heatwave lasted 12 days from June 25 to July 6 in 1901. That stretch also included two days over 100 degrees.
Here's your 7-day forecast
Sunday: Scattered showers. High of 68.
Monday: Scattered showers. High of 69. Low of 59.
Tuesday: Isolated showers. High of 75. Low of 63.
Wednesday: Isolated afternoon storms. High of 87. Low of 67.
Thursday: Hot with afternoon storm. High of 92. Low of 73.
Friday: Sunny and hot. High of 86. Low of 70.
Saturday: Possible heat wave. High of 90. Low of 67.
