AccuWeather: Scattered showers and downpours later today in the Philadelphia region

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Sunday, August 16, 2026 5:32PM
Meteorologist Payton Domschke with the AccuWeather forecast during Action News at Noon on August 16
Meteorologist Payton Domschke with the AccuWeather forecast during Action News at Noon on August 16, 2026.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Today's downpours could lead to possible ponding and runoff, clouds break for sun tomorrow.

TODAY: Mainly dry and humid first half of the day with limited sunshine. High 82.

Rain develops around midday especially west of the city. Scattered downpours will be around during the afternoon and evening which could lead to localized flooding.

The severe weather threat is isolated mainly southwest of the city, with more of a concern for high rain rates that could lead to low visibility, ponding and runoff late at night.

MONDAY: Showers exit early. Clouds give way to more afternoon sun. It stays muggy with a spotty late day storm possible, high 90.

TUESDAY: Sun, patchy clouds. Lower humidity with the same summertime warmth, high 89.

WEDNESDAY: Another nice day with mostly to partly sunny skies, high 90.

THURSDAY: Clouds and sun with an isolated storm around, high 88.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny and not as warm, high 83.

SATURDAY: Clouds, some sun. Showers possible, high 83.

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