Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Allentown, Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE)

Lat: 40.65° N Lon: 75.45° W Elev: 384 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 2:51 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Lehigh County

Today
Sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.



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