Forecast for Bucks County calls for rainy, mild conditions on Monday

Damon C. Williams, Bucks County Courier Times
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Bucks County residents are going need to pack an umbrella during the morning rush hour, as the relatively mild Easter Weekend weather is giving way to a string of rainy days.

If you’re getting ready to head out for the day or just want to know what to expect, here’s a look at the forecast from the National Weather Service.

Monday's weather in Bucks County

Monday's rain will last through the morning and taper off in the afternoon, said Alex Starrmann, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

"Several rounds or periods of rain coming up in the next few days, with the first wave moving across the area Monday morning," Starrmann said. "Rain will be continuing until around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, before drying out Monday night."

Monday's temperatures will reach the mid 50s.

Starrmann said Bucks County will get about 2 inches of rain, but there isn't any concern of flooding.

"We aren't currently expecting any flooding threats because it'll be quite a bit of rain spread out over a significant amount of time," Starrmann said. "Some poor drainage areas might have some localized flooding."

Bucks County forecast

Starrmann said the rainy conditions in Bucks County will last at least through midweek.

"By daybreak Tuesday there will be more rain, and some rumbles of thunderstorms Tuesday night," Starrmann said. "It looks like the period of rain will continue through Wednesday as well.

"By Thursday afternoon, we should start to dry out, and then through the rest of the week heading to the weekend look pretty dry."

Outside of Monday, temperatures in Bucks County will be lower than average, according to the weather service's 7-day forecast for Bucks County.

Tuesday's high will be roughly 48 degrees, and Wednesday will be a bit chilly, with highs in the low 40s.

Thursday's high will be roughly 48 degrees.

National Weather Service releases update of a mostly rainy week ahead. Rain will begin on Monday, April 1, and last at least through Wednesday.
National Weather Service releases update of a mostly rainy week ahead. Rain will begin on Monday, April 1, and last at least through Wednesday.

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Stay tuned for further updates as weather conditions may vary throughout the day. Remember to check back tomorrow for the latest weather forecast for the area.

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