Rainy and chilly holiday weekend

Updated forecasts continue to point to a cool, rainy Memorial Day weekend in the Philadelphia region, with the steadiest rain now looking more likely on Sunday.

The National Weather Service forecast for Philadelphia, updated May 23, shows showers likely Sunday, with thunderstorms possible, and a high near 64. The latest forecast also calls for showers likely on Memorial Day, with possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. and a high near 76.

Earlier local forecasts had already warned that the holiday weekend would turn chilly and wet. FOX 29 said May 20 that Saturday would be raw and rainy, with showers continuing Sunday and Monday. NBC10 had also described the weekend as cold and rainy, though its earlier forecast emphasized Saturday as the wettest day.

The Inquirer reported May 23 that the Jersey Shore and nearby areas were already dealing with rain and wind, while CBS Philadelphia said the holiday weekend would be cool and damp and that Saturday could be a washout.

The latest guidance suggests some improvement later in the holiday period, but not a clean break from unsettled weather. Anyone planning outdoor Memorial Day weekend events in Philadelphia should be prepared for periods of rain and keep an eye on updated forecasts.