Another Good One (Mostly)
In general, we’ve had really nice weather for the past seven weekends in a row. And that has been the case from the Poconos to the Shore. This weekend, we’re most sure about the Poconos and the western suburbs of Philadelphia, but least sure about the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
It’s been very muggy for the past couple of days, and now a cold front will be bringing relief…to most of us. At the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches, it may stay humid all weekend (although not quite as bad as it is now). And some showers may actually return to areas near the shore on Sunday.
Blocking the Exit
Drier air will certainly move in gradually Friday afternoon and night, setting the area up for yet another very nice day Saturday. But we may not be seeing a repeat Sunday. Take a look at the computer forecast maps:
Note the high pressure centered just north of Pennsylvania. Normally with a position like that, the showers just off the Jersey Shore would continue to move out to sea. But also look at the bottom right. That’s an area of low pressure (either tropical or sub-tropical, but it doesn’t matter). Now look at the Sunday map:
The high has disappeared by Sunday, while the LOW has gotten much closer to us. In effect, the LOW is “pushing” the moisture back toward our area, and blocking it from continuing out to sea. The LOW will move away from land Monday, so it’s not a direct threat. But it indirectly may cause more clouds and even a shower threat Sunday, especially in New Jersey.
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The Forecast
Saturday
Philadelphia area: Mostly sunny and less humid. High 84. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Jersey Shore: Partly sunny and still a bit humid. High 80. Chance of rain 20 percent. Wind from the Northeast 10-20 mph. Ocean temp: 75. Watch out for increasing rip currents.
Delaware Beaches: Partly sunny and still humid. High 82. Chance of rain 15 percent. Wind Northeast 10-15 mph. Ocean temp: near 80. Increased rip currents.
Poconos: Sunny and pleasant. High 78. Chance of rain near zero.
Sunday
Philadelphia area: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. High 86. Chance of rain 20 percent at any one spot
Jersey Shore: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. High 80. Chance of rain 30 percent. Wind Northeast 10-15 mph. Rip current risk.
Delaware Beaches: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. High 82. Chance of rain 20 percent. Wind Northeast 10-15 mph. Rip current risk.
Poconos: Clouds increase. Slight chance of showers. High 76. Chance of rain 20 percent
