Just as this week’s heat wave is coming to an end, as we enter the holiday weekend, the Philadelphia area is being hit by showers and thunderstorms.

Rain began on Wednesday evening, and the National Weather Service issued Torrent watch Thursday morning from 2pm on Thursday to 8am on Friday.

Officials said residents should pay close attention to the forecast and be prepared to take action when a warning is issued.

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related: Hot and humid weather is expected in the Philadelphia area this week, and a high temperature warning is issued

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The National Bureau of Statistics released Severe Thunderstorm Observation From Thursday afternoon to 8 o’clock on Thursday evening.

The rainy weather is expected to last most of Friday and Saturday, with lower temperatures and possible thunderstorms.

The weather in the area is expected to clear up on July 4 and bring sunny weather in time.

Depending on where you plan to spend the holiday weekend, the weather may vary.

Here is what will happen in Philadelphia, South Jersey Shore and Poconos in the next few days:

Philadelphia

Thursday: There are showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The National Weather Service stated that the storm could become severe due to destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The highest temperature is 77 degrees and the lowest temperature is 66 degrees.

Friday: There may be showers and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. The temperature is expected to be as high as 80 degrees and as low as 61 degrees. The whole day was cloudy.

on Saturday: There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The weather is expected to be sunny, with the highest temperature approaching 74 degrees and the lowest temperature of 60 degrees.

Sunday, July 4: It is sunny, the highest temperature is 80 degrees, and the lowest temperature is 61 degrees. As of Thursday, no rain is expected.

on Monday: The weather is fine, the highest is 87 degrees, and the lowest is 66 degrees.

Jersey Shore

Thursday: Expect showers and thunderstorms-some are severe-accompanied by destructive winds and heavy rain. The highest temperature is 83 degrees and the lowest is 70 degrees.

Friday: According to NWS, there may be rain and thunderstorms before 11 am. The sky is cloudy, the maximum temperature is close to 79 degrees, and the minimum temperature is close to 65 degrees.

on Saturday: After 2 pm, there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, but there will be partly sunny days, with temperatures approaching 77 degrees and 63 degrees.

Sunday, July 4: The weather is expected to be sunny, with the highest temperature approaching 80 degrees and the lowest temperature approaching 67 degrees. Partly cloudy weather rolled in late at night.

on Monday: NWS said that most of the weather is expected to be sunny, with a maximum temperature of 84 degrees and a minimum temperature of 71 degrees.

Poconos

Thursday: Expect heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms. The temperature will reach a high temperature close to 75 degrees and a low temperature of 61 degrees.

Friday: NWS stated that there may be showers and thunderstorms in the morning, and it will be cloudy throughout the day. The temperature will reach a maximum of 74 degrees and a minimum of 56 degrees.

on Saturday: There may be showers and thunderstorms, but it should be partly sunny. The highest temperature is close to 69 and the lowest temperature is around 55.

Sunday, July 4: The weather is fine, the highest temperature is close to 77 degrees, and the lowest temperature is close to 56 degrees.

on Monday: Sunny, the highest is 83 degrees, the lowest is 63 degrees.