AccuWeather: Heavier rain and stronger winds on the way to the Philadelphia area | LIVE RADAR

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The bands of heavy rain and the strongest wind arrive late this morning and through the afternoon, then temps plunge tonight.

WEDNESDAY: A soaking rain develops. Both commutes will be impacted, but the heaviest rain is more confined to the afternoon and evening.

The bands of heavy rain and the strongest wind arrive late this morning and through the afternoon, then temps plunge tonight.

We're expecting 1" to 2.5" of rain, high 63. Watch for ponding on roads, and there could be poor drainage flooding.

Along with the heavy rain, winds really pick up throughout the day. Gusts up to 40mph inland are possible with even higher gusts at the shore near 50mph.

The shore has a wind advisory that will go into effect.

Here is the complete overview:

-Rain begins to arrive near midnight.

-Periods of rain through the morning.

-Heaviest rain during the afternoon/early evening

-Rainfall totals of 1.5" to 3"

-Evening commute could be plagued by ponding on roads and any storm drains blocked by leaves

-Wind Gusts of 40-45 mph inland with 45-55 mph SE and along the coast (Wind Advisory for the coastal locations)

-Exits in the early to mid-evening hours

-Temps drop from a high of near 63 at 1 p.m. to mid/upper 40s by 7 p.m.

THURSDAY: Westerly winds gust up to 35mph with sunshine and temperatures stuck in the upper 30s. Wind Chills will be at or below freezing.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, but still cool. High in the upper 30s to near 40. Winds are not a concern.

SATURDAY: Lots of mid and upper-level clouds will be streaming in. Temperatures near seasonable levels in mid-40s.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers possible later in the day, high 48.

MONDAY: A shower early with mostly cloudy skies, high 50.