Brief break from rain in Philadelphia region Thursday before weekend storms
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Mother Nature has had one thing on her mind for the Delaware Valley as of late: rain and plenty of it.
The Philadelphia area had picked up anywhere from a tenth inch of rain in our far western counties to more than 1.5 inches closer to the Jersey Shore as of 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Philadelphia has seen 1 inch of rain, bringing our monthly total to 2.17, which is over half of the normal rainfall for March - and we're only seven days in.
The good news is the spigot was turned off late Wednesday night and should stay off for a couple of days - other than a light stray shower or two on Thursday. Additionally, temps are will remain above average for this time of the year.
Get your outdoor activities done as another weather maker will arrive Saturday, with a very similar timing to Wednesday's weather maker. The early morning hours look dry, but once we hit midday and into the evening, the rain will be widespread and will likely add another inch to an inch and a half to our surplus.
Here's a look at the current future cast models:
At this point, rain looks to be gone by the start of Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Parade, but the winds will be bowling and gusting at 35 mph. So, hang on to your green hat.
As always, the NEXT Weather team will keep you posted on the changes ahead. Be sure to follow us on social media and our streaming app.
