Philadelphia weather: Rain finally falls after 42-day dry spell
PHILADELPHIA - Knock the dust off those umbrellas, because the Philadelphia area has finally broken its record rainless streak.
A frosty start to Sunday will turn into a cloudy afternoon before the highly anticipated rain began.
FOX 29's Drew Anderson said showers would roll in around dinnertime, becoming steady from 8-10 p.m. and breaking up shortly after.
Philadelphia received rain during the 9 o'clock hour.
Only about a quarter of an inch is expected to fall before the dry weather quickly returns in time for the Monday morning commute.
Philadelphia weather: Rainless streak breaks 150-year record
The National Weather Service reports the last measurable rainfall in Philadelphia was on September 28, which was 30 days ago.
Sunday's rain will be the first measurable rainfall for Philadelphia in 43 days, the longest drought for the area in 150 years.
The much-needed rain also comes as several wildfires have erupted across the state of New Jersey, reaching over 800 acres.