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Weather Authority: Monday morning forecast
FOX 29's Sue Serio has a look at your Phillies home opener forecast!
PHILADELPHIA - Phillies fans can't wait to kick off the season in Philadelphia with Monday's home opener, but storms in the forecast are threatening a close call.
The Phillies will host the Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m.
What we know:
Monday will begin with some passing storms in the morning, but most of the day will be dry with temperatures in the 70s.
So, what about the Phillies game against the Rockies?
Citizens Bank Park is expected to stay dry from first pitch, to the end of the ninth inning.
Storms are expected to move in late afternoon into the evening with a high of 77 degrees. A severe thunderstorm threat will be in effect between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday.
However, if the game heads into extra innings, that's when FOX 29's Drew Anderson says you could get caught in some nasty storms!
Heavy rain and gusty winds will start to roll in around 6 p.m. - which could make for a messy drive home!
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr says the main threat will be damaging winds and a low threat of a tornado.
Flooding can be expected in some areas from 8 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday.
What's next:
This weekend's 80-degree weather will quickly drop into the 50s by Tuesday with a cold front rolling in this week.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the FOX 29 Weather Team.