A significant weather system will bring a high chance of severe thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall to the Lehigh Valley this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s and a marginal risk of severe weather on Friday and Saturday.
The National Weather Service has highlighted a potential for damaging wind gusts and isolated thunderstorms, particularly northwest of the I-95 corridor. On Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, with the Storm Prediction Center placing the Lehigh Valley and areas north and west in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s with atmospheric instability supporting potential storm development.
Saturday’s forecast indicates an increasing likelihood of widespread showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Atmospheric conditions suggest high instability, supporting strong thunderstorm development. The greatest storm potential will be northwest of I-95, with a possibility of both severe winds and flash flooding…