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Severe Thunderstorms Thursday in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains Thursday, with large hail the main threat. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Allentown, Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE)

Lat: 40.65°NLon: 75.45°WElev: 384ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 22 May 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Allentown PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Periods of rain. Low around 48. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Periods of rain. Low around 48. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Allentown PA
 40.59°N 75.47°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 am EDT May 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 22, 2025-6pm EDT May 28, 2025
 
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