Mon Mar 17 09:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Windy St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Severe Weather Threat Looms for Philadelphia

**PHILADELPHIA, PA** – Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will be a windy affair, with strong gusts expected throughout the day. A wind advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. for the Philadelphia area, with south winds reaching 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Over 300 flights have already been delayed at Philadelphia International Airport due to the high winds, which also pushed temperatures to a record 70°F for the year.

While the parade itself will likely be dry, a cold front bringing severe weather—including the possibility of isolated tornadoes—is moving eastward from the Midwest and South, where it has caused significant devastation and fatalities. This system is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to the Philadelphia area beginning late Sunday afternoon. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts, with the possibility of flash flooding from heavy downpours. The rain is expected to linger into early Monday morning, leaving behind windy conditions and leftover showers. Temperatures on Monday are only expected to reach the mid-50s.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr advises parade-goers to dress appropriately for the strong winds and to be aware of the potential for severe weather later in the day. The National Weather Service has placed eastern Pennsylvania and the Delmarva Peninsula under a heightened risk for severe weather. Residents are urged to monitor weather reports and take necessary precautions. The rest of the week is forecast to be pleasant, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s and sunny skies, except for another rain chance on Thursday followed by a significant temperature drop and blustery conditions on Friday.

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