NEXT Weather: Brief but heavy showers possible Thursday AM, skies clear in afternoon

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- After multiple days of sunny and dry conditions, rain is back in the Delaware Valley Thursday.

A few scattered showers started popping up west of the city early Thursday morning, and a severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for areas in lower Bucks County, lower Montgomery County and northern Burlington County, until 6:45 a.m.

In the Lehigh Valley, strong storms have reportedly downed trees and utility lines, and thousands are without power .

By 10 a.m., the bulk of the severe weather in the region had moved on, but there was still a chance for some spotty but strong showers throughout the morning. Heading into the afternoon, the skies start to clear and we could see some peeks of sun.

This afternoon's Phillies game, which is set to start just after 1 p.m., could be affected by lingering showers.

Another round of showers is possible late tonight and again early Friday morning.

The Friday morning commute could be wet, but the second half of the day will once again clear out for a sunny and beautiful start to the Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day weekend forecast

The holiday weekend is still shaping up to be a bit unsettled. Saturday looks to be partly sunny with the chance for a late-day shower or storm with highs in the low 80s.

Sunday will be partly sunny and warm, but also humid. Then on Monday, we'll have more chances for gusty and strong thunderstorms, with high temps dipping a bit into the high 70s.

7-day forecast

Thursday: High of 82, storms and humid

Friday: High of 86, low of 66, AM shower and sun

Saturday: High of 84, low of 62, some sun, PM shower possible

Sunday: High of 85, low of 62, sun and clouds

Monday: High of 76, low of 65, showers and storms

Tuesday: High of 77, low of 63, some sun, shower

Wednesday: High of 74, low of 60, mostly sunny