Up to 6.5 inches was reported in North Jersey, prompting a statewide emergency declaration. Totals varied around Philly.

Another hot and muggy summer day is ahead for Philadelphia and its suburbs, with late-day soaking scattered showers that could cause flash flooding in some areas.

As we gear up for what promises to be a spectacular Independence Day, let's dig into what makes this forecast so rare.

So observes Sarah Johnson, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, ...

After a very busy weather week, we will be rewarded significantly with perfect July Fourth weather in the Philadelphia region ...

Philadelphia's weather forecast includes sun, showers, and storms, with fluctuating temperatures and high humidity.

This summer, weather patterns are expected to bring moisture and warmth up from the Gulf to the Philadelphia region, Pennsylvania State Climatologist Kyle Imhoff said. The forecast comes on top ...

While conditions in Philadelphia remained dry, a weather shift is expected soon with cold temperatures and possible snow.

The weather forecast for Philadelphia predicts wet, stormy conditions with chances of showers and thunderstorms in the coming days, high humidity, and consistent rain chances throughout the week.

A NEXT Weather Alert is in place Thursday in the Philadelphia area because of feels-like temperatures that will soar to near 105 degrees.