Showers and thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and hail Monday to the Lehigh Valley.
The region as well as neighboring Berks, Carbon, Monroe and upper Bucks counties are under a slight risk of severe weather in the afternoon and evening hours, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
The main risk for storms Monday would be damaging wind gusts, however brief, heavy downpours and hail are possible as well. There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall Monday too.
Forecasters said hot and humid conditions will continue until the middle of the week. A high of 90 is expected Monday. Highs in the 80s are expected the rest of the week.
⚠️⛈️ Another round of thunderstorms is forecast to impact our area this afternoon and evening. A line(s) of storms today should be quick moving, which will help limit the risk of flash flooding, however locally damaging wind gusts will be possible. (1/2) #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/sqQVJPEBUK
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) August 10, 2026
Forecasters said there could be more showers Tuesday and Wednesday.
Here is the extended forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a 10th of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.