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**Headline: Rain and Wind Expected to Hit Philadelphia Area, Offering Relief From Dry Conditions**

**Philadelphia, PA –** A weather system moving up from the south is forecast to bring rain and wind to the greater Philadelphia area, starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch across the five-county southeastern Pennsylvania region, with heavier rainfall expected south and east of the I-95 corridor.

“We’ll see some beneficial rainfall across at least parts of the area over the next day or two due to a coastal low to our south,” said the NWS Mt. Holly, New Jersey branch in a statement.

AccuWeather reports that the exact rainfall totals will depend on the storm’s track and the amount of dry air present. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms on Wednesday.

While the predicted rainfall may seem modest compared to summer storms, it is arriving at a critical time. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that portions of Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties, with a larger area of Chester County, are currently experiencing abnormally dry conditions. The anticipated rainfall is expected to alleviate these conditions.

The NWS forecast includes:

* **Tuesday:** A chance of showers after 2 p.m., with a high near 75°F and winds gusting up to 20 mph.
* **Tuesday Night:** A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight, with a low around 62°F.
* **Wednesday:** Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 71°F.
* **Wednesday Night:** Showers likely, mainly before 2 a.m., with a low around 64°F.
* **Thursday:** A chance of showers before 2 p.m., with a high near 80°F.
* **Friday:** Sunny, with a high near 85°F.

The storm system is expected to be more severe in coastal communities further south, with forecasts calling for 4 to 8 inches of rain in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland.

Residents are advised to stay informed of weather updates and exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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