Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Allentown, Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE)

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

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:51 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Lehigh County

Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Humid with lows around 70. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 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. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Hot with highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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