Lehigh Valley weather: Thunderstorms with heavy rain in forecast, flood advisories in region (UPDATE)

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday across Lehigh, Northampton and Warren counties, some producing heavy rainfall.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for 2 p.m. through late Tuesday night for nearby counties, including Bucks and Berks. Residents in the advisory area should prepare for intense thunderstorms capable of producing rapid, heavy rainfall and possible damaging winds.

The National Weather Service forecasts thunderstorms developing around mid-afternoon. Meteorologists predict storm systems in the region could quickly dump one to three inches of rain within one to two hours, with some localized areas potentially receiving up to four inches. Atmospheric conditions support severe weather development, with deep layer wind shear and high instability creating dangerous storm potential…

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