Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Allentown, Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE)

Lat: 40.65°NLon: 75.45°WElev: 384ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 9 Jul 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Allentown PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Allentown PA
 40.59°N 75.47°W (Elev. 299 ft)
11:29 am EDT Jul 9, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 15, 2026
 
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