AccuWeather: Warm, but less humid today in the Philadelphia region

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:23PM
AccuWeather: Warm, but less humid today
Tropical humidity returns Thursday with the threat of downpours and storms that could spark localized flood concerns.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Tropical humidity returns Thursday with the threat of downpours and storms that could spark localized flood concerns.

WEDNESDAY: It's a bit less humid with a mix of clouds and sunshine, high 81.

THURSDAY: Some sun to start the day, but the humidity will be on the rise. As a cold front approaches we'll be watching as scattered downpours and storms develop. Some storms can be gusty producing strong wind gusts. We also have an elevated risk for localized flash flooding, high 83.

FRIDAY: The sunshine returns and it's a touch less humid, high 84.

SATURDAY: As a front stalls it looks unsettled with a few downpours and storms around especially during the afternoon and evening, high 81.

SUNDAY: It's still unsettled with a few showers and thunderstorms possible, high 83.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny, high 82.

TUESDAY: Another beauty, high 81.

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