Coastal Flood Warning in Philadelphia Region Through Saturday Morning, Coastal Flood Warning Through the Weekend

It will be a beautiful last day of summer in the area on Saturday with high temperatures a few degrees warmer than normal in the low 80s. Meanwhile, a cold front from the northwest will approach the area through Saturday.

Clouds will increase ahead of the front with a few showers possible. This chance of rain will remain relatively low and will likely be south and west of the area.

Once the front and associated showers move out of the region Sunday morning, cooler temperatures will begin to creep in Sunday afternoon and early next week. Highs on Sunday will only be in the low to mid 70s with lows in the low 60s and high 50s.

This dose of slightly cooler conditions will be perfect, as Sunday marks the first official day of fall — the autumnal equinox is on Sunday at 8:43 a.m. Monday looks to be even cooler, with temperatures struggling to get out of the 60s.

Speaking of fall, the first colors of autumn are just beginning to appear in the Poconos and northern Pennsylvania.

In the Poconos, color is best in the first half of October, and in the Delaware Valley, color is best in mid to late October.

Right now, the next chance for rain could come from a cold front that could reach the eastern half of the United States during the second half of next week. Also, a possible disturbance in the Gulf could bring some tropical moisture into the region next week.

The NEXT Weather team will keep you informed.

Here’s your 7-day forecast:

Saturday: High 81, low 63, mostly sunny

Sunday: High 74, low 61, cooler, some sun

Monday: High 73, low 58, partly sunny

Tuesday: High 69, low 60, cloudy

Wednesday: High 71, low 62, showers possible

Thursday: High 74, low 64, showers possible

Friday: High 75, Low 62, Partly Cloudy

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