Philadelphia is facing a rainy Columbus Day with a high of 60 degrees and strong winds, with a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until 11 PM. Weather is expected to improve towards the weekend.

The worst for the Shore will be flooding during high tides on Sunday afternoon and on Monday in the early morning and afternoon, while Philadelphia may only have minor tidal flooding.

Thursday looks like more active in terms of precipitation, a wet day with scattered rain in the morning through midday and then a chance for storms with rumbles of thunder and heavier rain in the evening.

Philadelphia weather forecast predicts sunny days with temperatures in the mid-60s, turning to showers by the weekend.

Gusty winds from the east and northeast — thus the term “nor’easter” — are due to pick up dramatically on Sunday as the storm travels north along the coast. The Shore could experience steady onshore 30- to 40-mph winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph Sunday afternoon until late Sunday night.

After a wet morning on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, the rest of the week looks dry and cool, thanks to high pressure building back in.

The strong coastal storm is expected to reach New Jersey by Sunday and cause moderate to major flooding at the Jersey Shore.

The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:38 a.m. on Monday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

The Eagles and Cowboys are set to kick off the 2025 NFL season Thursday. Thunderstorms in the Philadelphia area could potentially impact the game.