Rain and warmer temperatures are expected this week in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
Highs in the 60s and 70s are predicted through the whole week, and there is a chance of rain every day, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Additionally, thunderstorms are possible Monday through Wednesday, while severe weather is less likely through the week.<\/p>\n
Lows are likely going to be in the 50s every day this week after Monday.<\/p>\n
Forecasters said a cold front will come through the area Wednesday and bring showers and thunderstorms, however severe weather is not expected. Temperatures will briefly fall, but will stay warm through the end of the weekend.<\/p>\n
Rain is possible Thursday into the weekend, but forecasters noted that none of those days will be a \u201cwashout.\u201d<\/p>\n
The wet weather comes during a dry period for the Lehigh Valley. Both Lehigh and Northampton counties are under drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.<\/a> The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has placed both counties under a drought warning.<\/p>\n Here is an outlook for the week with temperatures and rain chances. Overall, it will be warm though a bit unsettled, especially as we get towards the middle of the week. Some record highs may be challenged on Wednesday before a cold front moves in. #NJwx<\/a> #MDwx<\/a> #DEwx<\/a> #PAwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JYofSjME53<\/a><\/p>\n