Philadelphia Weather: Rain will increase throughout the day, and a flood watch will be in effect through Sunday

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After a bright and sunny Friday, you'll want to keep your umbrellas and rain gear close today. Several disturbances will continue in the area with heavy rain later this evening.

Scattered sprinklers move in Saturday morning before showers move in later in the afternoon, between 1-2 p.m. We can expect steady rain by 4 p.m. and we could see some heavy rain bands in Philadelphia by 7 pm.

Overnight we could see periods of heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms very early Sunday morning. Rainfall of 1-3 inches is possible, especially under any thunderstorm.

With all this moisture expected to fall throughout the day, a flood watch goes into effect at 1pm to 8pm Sunday for all areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor including Philadelphia, Delaware County, lower Bucks Counties, Lower Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and all counties. South Jersey offshore.

River, stream and creek flooding with ponding and localized road flooding is possible. Road travel tonight will be slow at times and flights will likely be delayed at Philadelphia International Airport.

There is also a Coastal Flood Watch in effect until 7pm Sunday for all low-lying areas and tidal routes near the Delaware River including Philadelphia Beach. Moderate flooding of 1-2 feet is possible at high tide on Saturday and Sunday.

A separate coastal flood warning is in effect until noon Sunday for inshore points and back bays in South Jersey and Delaware. Flooding up to 1 foot is possible at high tides with street flooding the main concern. Despite the rain, temperatures will rise into the low 50s later today.

Daylight Saving Time/St. Patrick's Day Parade

It's almost time to move forward! Don't forget to move these clocks forward by one hour tonight as daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. Enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evening, and sunset will be at 7:02 p.m

On Sunday, we will have 11 hours and 43 minutes of daylight!

The chances of the Irish are with us tomorrow as rain is expected in the area early in the morning, leaving partly cloudy skies and dry conditions. St. Patrick's Day Parade in PhiladelphiaBut the winds after the storm will be howling, so hold on to your green hats!

These 35 mph winds will combine with highs in the upper 40s to create a temperature like feel in the 30s and 40s. There are currently no wind advisories for our area, but they may be possible Sunday if forecast wind speeds exceed 40 mph.

And if you're craving warm spring weather, you're in luck! Temperatures this weekend will reach the high 60s and even low 70s by Thursday and Friday. If we get to 70 in Philadelphia it will be the first time this year and the first time since November 9, 2023. Rain chances will return by late Friday.

7 day forecast

Saturday: The maximum temperature reaches 51, the minimum reaches 46, and rain begins, and heavy rain falls during the night.

Spring Forward Sunday: High 49, low 46, and very cold winds

Monday: High 51, low 35, moderate but breezy

Tuesday: High 62, low 36, sunny and mild

Wednesday: High 67, low 42, partly sunny and warm

Thursday: High 71, low 45, warmest yet, and partly sunny

Friday: High 70, low 5, with showers and a warm afternoon

As always, the NEXT WEATHER team will keep you informed of upcoming changes. Make sure to follow us on social media and our streaming app.