Todays weather in Philadelphia - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Philadelphia - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:34) Today's Commute and Gear Call (00:01:10) Saturday's Full Rain Day (00:01:31) Sunday Storms and the Holiday Weekend (00:01:58) The Light at the End — Tuesday Onward (00:02:15) Riley's Final Call Philadelphia is in for a wet stretch, and this episode breaks down exactly what to expect from today through the holiday weekend and into next week.Right now the city sits at 67 degrees with a 36% chance of light rain this afternoon — manageable, but the evening changes things. Tonight, rain odds jump to 81%, temperatures drop to 49 by morning, and a quarter inch of rainfall is possible overnight. Carry that umbrella into Friday and keep it close for the commute home.Saturday is the one to plan around. A 100% chance of rain all day, a high of only 56 degrees, and east winds gusting up to 30 miles an hour. Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, rainfall totals could hit one to two inches. Roads will be wet and slick — leave extra time if you're driving.Sunday carries rain through most of the day before showers and thunderstorms likely develop by afternoon, with a high near 69. If you have Memorial Day weekend outdoor plans, Sunday is the day to stay flexible. Monday itself shows a 61% rain chance but warms back up to 76 — not clear, but not as heavy.The good news: Tuesday through Thursday delivers the turnaround Philadelphia has been waiting for. Highs near 80 to 83, mostly sunny skies, and rain chances dropping to just 13% on Tuesday. The back half of next week looks genuinely good.Gear up for the weekend, slow down on wet roads, and keep your Monday plans loose. Tuesday's sunshine will feel well earned.This episode includes AI-generated content.