Severe thunderstorms and high winds that could cause flooding and power outages are likely Monday in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
The storms could bring heavy rainfall and even tornadoes through late Monday night, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey<\/a>. Storms could begin as early as 2 p.m., but forecasters said they will peak between 5 and 11 p.m.<\/p>\n Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as neighboring Bucks, Berks, Carbon and Monroe counties, will be under a wind advisory from 2 p.m. until 2 a.m. Winds between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts of up to 50 mph, are possible. Winds could cause power outages as well.<\/p>\n All of Lehigh County and the western half of Northampton County have a 45-59% chance of severe wind, while the eastern portion of Northampton County has a 30-44% chance. The entire Lehigh Valley has a 2-4% chance of a tornado within 25 miles of it.<\/p>\n The strong storm system could bring heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, according to the weather service.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f\u26c8\ufe0f\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f Severe thunderstorms & strong southerly winds will develop this afternoon & evening. Storms beginning as early as 2 PM, but peaking between 5-11 PM from west to east. Scattered tree damage & power outages possible. Stay weather aware today! #PAwx<\/a> #NJwx<\/a> #DEwx<\/a> #MDwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Sz9fStAIZN<\/a><\/p>\n