AccuWeather Alert: Threat for severe storms Monday in the Philadelphia region

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We're watching for the chance of severe thunderstorms and downpours Monday afternoon and evening.

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, low 68.

MONDAY: A warm front lifts through the area which helps bring a rise in humidity. Outside of something spotty, most of the morning is dry and rather cloudy, high 87.

By the afternoon we'll be watching as downpours and storms develop. Some storms could be strong to severe. Damaging winds, downpours that may lead to instances of flash flooding, and even an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

Keep an eye on the forecast if you're heading to the World Cup game at 5 p.m.

TUESDAY: Showers early mainly south/east of the city. Clouds break with brighter conditions by the afternoon, high 81.

WEDNESDAY: Comfortable with plenty of sunshine, high 86.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny with a pop-up thunderstorm possible. The best chance looks to be through the northwest suburbs, high 86.

FRIDAY: Turning humid, scattered showers possible, high 85. Depending on rain coverage, high temperatures could be slightly lower.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny and seasonable, high 86.

SUNDAY: Few clouds, seasonable, high 88.