Strong Storms Tuesday

August 12, 2013 (WPVI) -- A warm and humid start to the work week with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms across the area. The unsettled weather continues Tuesday, as an actual cold front swings through. In fact, The Storm Prediction Center has placed areas south and east of Philadelphia in a "slight risk" category for the potential for severe weather. The main threat is the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain.

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TONIGHT: A shower or thunderstorm around, otherwise it stays warm and humid. The overnight low will drop to just 67 in the suburbs to 72 in the city.

TUESDAY: The showers and thunderstorms will be more widespread on Tuesday. Most of the heaviest activity will be during the morning hours. There's a chance for a thunderstorm to develop and become severe. It will be warm and humid again with lots of clouds and some sun. High 83.

WEDNESDAY: The cold front moves through and we have a nicer day with lowering humidity. Expect sun and clouds. High 80.

THURSDAY: It's a great day for the Eagles preseason home game. Mostly sunny and nice! High 79.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny and pleasant. High 82.

SATURDAY: We'll see clouds mixing with sunshine. High 82.

SUNDAY: Watch for the chance for a shower or thunderstorm. Expect sun and clouds with a high of 81.

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