AccuWeather Alert: Heat wave ends later today with scattered storms for the Philadelphia region

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:02PM
AccuWeather Alert: Heat wave ends later today with scattered storms

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Temperatures are back below average starting tomorrow with some unsettled times heading into Memorial Day weekend.

TODAY: Hot and humid, high 96. With a cold front approaching from the west, we'll watch for scattered downpours and storms later this evening.

TONIGHT: Storms early, followed by some showers late, low 59.

THURSDAY: Cloudy and cool with on and off showers, high 62. The wettest period of the day looks to be focused on the afternoon and evening.

FRIDAY: An easterly wind helps lock in more clouds than sun with some evening showers, high 63.

SATURDAY: Raw, breezy and chilly with on and off rain, high 58.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with showers possible, high 64.

MONDAY (MEMORIAL DAY): Clouds, limited sun, high 72.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny and seasonable, high 78.

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