NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist James Gregorio says that the Philadelphia region should expect some rain on Sunday, but the worst of it should move south of the city.
What to Know
- Thunderstorms had threatened to bring damaging wind and flooding downpours to the Philadelphia region on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
- Sunday's severe storm threat has diminished overnight after light showers and sprinkles on Saturday.
- Temperatures should remain warmer than normal throughout the weekend, but winds on Sunday will have it feeling cooler.
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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day a little early this weekend? You might want to keep a green poncho handy as there are a couple chances for rain and the possibility of severe storms before the end of Sunday.
The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team saw a storm that could have brought damaging wind, flooding downpours and severe thunderstorms for the entire Philadelphia region for 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, through midnight has moved south.
Storms are still expected to move through the Philadelphia area on Sunday afternoon, with heavy rains and gusty winds, but the conditions will not be as severe as previously thought.
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Here's what you need to know:
Sprinkles and showers on a spring-like Saturday ☔
Saturday, March 15, started off with thick fog in the early morning.
Clouds are sticking around throughout the day, keeping things gray but mild as temperatures warm into the lower 60s.
Rain expected to hit after the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday ⛈️
Sunday was expected to be the main event, with gusty winds ahead of a powerful cold front.
Scattered showers are still expected during the day, but strong winds and severe rains are expected to move south past the area.
For those heading to the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday (here's your guide to the action), expect cloudy, windy and mild conditions, with a chance of scattered light showers, but the parade should wrap up before the worst of the storm moves in.
By Monday morning, any lingering showers will clear out, leading to a nice St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) with sunshine and cooler, but comfortable conditions.
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