Severe storms are expected to reduce heat in Lehigh Valley

The National Weather Service indicates that heat indices will approach the three-digit figure in the Lehigh Valley today, but stifling temperatures will be reduced by the arrival of a powerful cold front that should trigger severe weather in our area.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop from this afternoon, with the best chances in the Poconos and central and northern New Jersey.

The weather service says storms will be partly caused by wind and sea winds today. Some may be slow to move and produce very heavy rains, leaving floods in urban areas, small rivers and poor drainage areas.

Tuesday to Tuesday evening will be the main goal of the long time in the Lehigh Valley. Heavy rains and localized floods remain the main concerns.

The weather service says that "the models have consistently shown abnormally high precipitating water values ​​- greater than two inches – for much of our region." However, meteorologists say the cold front and "the Faster individual storm movements "can limit this widespread threat.

There is also a marginal risk of hail and destructive winds in some localities on Tuesday, as well as the possibility of some improved gusts

. Until the storms come on Tuesday, it should be another hot and heavy day. The weather service says that the Lehigh Valley will likely be below heat index thresholds for a heat advisory, but temperatures will be between the mid-to-early 1980s.

Comfortable conditions are expected from Wednesday to Friday. the highest of the day are expected in the low 80s. These temperatures will be accompanied by a rather sunny sky and a much lower humidity

Another storm system this weekend?

The weather service says to monitor the possibility that another storm system is bringing rain back to the Lehigh Valley this weekend. 19659002] Meteorologists say Friday night until Sunday remains "the most uncertain period in the long run," with the overall pattern represented in the last typical pattern races of the end of July.

This means a chance for showers and thunderstorms directly through the (19659002) Here are the Lehigh Valley's extensive forecasts from the National Weather Service:

Today [19659002] Possibility of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 13pm. Mist fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a maximum near 90. Quiet wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New amounts of rain less than a tenth of an inch, except larger amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after midnight. Cloudy overall, with a minimum around 74. Wind south around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New amounts of rain less than a tenth of an inch, except larger amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could produce heavy rains. Raised near 85. Wind southwest 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation is possible between half and three quarters of an inch

Tuesday Night

Chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Cloudy, then becoming gradually cloudy, with a minimum around 64. Wind north 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. The new precipitation is between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch, except for the largest possible amounts in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a maximum near 83. Wind north around 7 mph.

Wednesday evening

Fairly clear with a minimum around 57.

Thursday,

Sunny, with a high close to 83.

Thursday Night

Mainly cleared, with a minimum around 61.

Friday

Rather sunny, with a maximum nearing 83.

Friday Night

Generally cloudy, with a minimum around 65.

Saturday

Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overcast with a few clouds with a maximum of 83. Chance of showers during the night.

Saturday Night

Possibility of showers and thunderstorms. Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm of about 67. Chance of precipitation: 40%.

sunday

Possibility of showers and thunderstorms. Overcast with few clouds with a maximum of 85. Chance of precipitation 40%.

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