What to Know
- Expect some tricky travel Tuesday afternoon and evening as rain hits the Philadelphia region.
- At least 1 to 2 inches of rain -- or more -- will fall Tuesday into early Wednesday.
- Conditions clear out Wednesday then temps cool off for a clear Thanksgiving day.
UPDATE: As expected, rain is moving out Wednesday morning.
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Here's what the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team says to expect on a potentially tricky travel Tuesday:
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If you hit the road Monday for Thanksgiving, the weather cooperated. However, a significant rainstorm began moving through our region on Tuesday, causing travel issues as the day went on.
The rain moved into the Philadelphia region from east to west and continued through the afternoon. It eventually became widespread for steady rain by the commute home. Winds made the conditions even nastier.
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The heaviest rain is expected to continue Tuesday night into early Wednesday. You could even hear a rumble of thunder during that time.
Unfortunately, the storm could lead to ponding on roads, particularly during those heavier periods of rain from Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Caution is advised for those traveling at that time. Note that slippery spots on roads and sidewalks are harder to spot at night.
As of Tuesday morning, nearly all flights were getting out of Philadelphia International Airport without a hitch.
More than an inch of rain is expected in most of the region, with 2 inches or more in some neighborhoods. The rain -- the heaviest in weeks -- is needed due to a 30% rainfall deficit since the beginning of September.
Accompanying the rain will be warmer air, so only rain for our area. It was snowing in central Pennsylvania Tuesday morning, but any initial wintry mix would likely be confined to Berks County and the Pocono Mountains, with no accumulation expected.
Temperatures were in the upper 40s during the day and will actually warm-up overnight, thanks to gusty wind coming off the warmer ocean. Expect 50s through the night.
The entire Philadelphia region should prepare for gusty winds, especially strong along the Jersey Shore where 30 to 35 mph gusts could hit.
Clearing out for Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving
Luckily, "nothin' lasts forever, even cold November rain." So that means that skies clear Wednesday.
Showers end by sunrise Wednesday, for most neighborhoods. You can expect nice, mild afternoon highs in the low 60s.
Thanksgiving day looks beautiful with sunny skies and a high of in the low to mid 50s, which is our normal high for late November.
Please be safe traveling wherever you may be going and be sure to download the NBC10 app to ensure you stay ahead of any wet weather.
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