Morning moisture is clearing out of the Philadelphia region on Tuesday morning, but more storms are in store for the afternoon and will pack threats of flash flooding and damaging winds.

Get your outdoor activities done early as these showers and storms could also include frequent lightning, and winds gusting to 60 mph-plus as a line of strong storms moves through. We have a NEXT Weather Alert in place due to these risks and their potential impact on your evening commute.

Ahead of the storms, the morning clouds will likely clear for some sunshine to heat up our atmosphere, and the region will be fully in the warm sector with highs in the low 80s to low 90s and dew points in the 70s — supporting strong instability. A strengthening upper-level trough will push a cold front through the area later in the day, so around 2 p.m., storms will begin to fire up.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the region in a slight risk (2/5) for severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts as the main threat.

Alongside the severe threat, there's also a risk of localized flash flooding. Potential rainfall values between 2.0 – 2.5 inches and deep warm cloud layers will support heavy rainfall rates, especially if storms train over the same area. Delmarva is under a slight risk (2/4) for excessive rainfall, with a marginal risk (1/4) elsewhere.

A flood watch is also in effect for most of the region beginning at 2 p.m.

Will Tuesday's weather affect Phillies-Padres game?

There's a good chance the Phillies game may be postponed or adjusted somehow. Stay tuned for updates on that because the weather should be arriving around the time of first pitch.

The cold front slows as it moves through Tuesday night, with lingering showers possible through Wednesday morning, especially near coastal areas. Lows Tuesday night will be in the 60s to low 70s.

Philadelphia weather forecast for the rest of the week

An upper-level trough lingers over the Northeast into the weekend. While Wednesday and Thursday will be warm, humidity will drop slightly behind the front. Most of Wednesday looks dry, with only a slight chance for showers Thursday near and northwest of I-78 as a weak front moves through.

Friday and Saturday look pleasant. High pressure will settle over the region with mostly sunny skies, highs in the 80s and comfortable dew points in the low to mid 60s. It's shaping up to be a nice holiday weekend, with no weather issues expected to impact your plans on the Fourth of July!