Philadelphia weather: Rainless streak breaks 150-year record
PHILADELPHIA - Rain, rain, where did you go?
Philadelphia has officially gone 30 consecutive days without measurable rainfall, breaking a record set in 1874!
The city surpassed the 150-year record after yet another dry day on Monday.
The National Weather Service reports the last measurable rainfall in Philadelphia was on September 28, which was 30 days ago.
How many days has it been since Philadelphia's last measurable rainfall?
Philadelphia is in the midst of a potentially lengthy dry spell and with no rain forecasted in the days ahead, experts say the rainless streak has a chance to break a 150-year-old record.
So, when will we finally need some umbrellas?
FOX 29's Kathy Orr says the best chance for rain will be on Friday, then Sunday, and possibly Monday.
If the rain holds out until Friday, the rainless streak will reach 33 days!
However, Philadelphia isn't the only part of the region experiencing a major lack of precipitation.
Last week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a Drought Watch, urging residents and businesses to conserve water.