The Lehigh Valley could get some rain Wednesday before possibly reaching its first 90-degree day of the year next week.<\/p>\n
Showers are expected in the afternoon and into the early Thursday morning hours, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Thunderstorms are also possible during that timeframe.<\/p>\n
Up to a half of an inch of rain is possible.<\/p>\n
Temperatures should be in the 60s and 70s, but will likely jump into the 80s and near 90 through the weekend and into early next week, forecasters said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe heat looks to build into early next week with even hot conditions possible. Highs Monday are forecast to be in the 80s with even some areas reaching 90 degrees,\u201d meteorologists wrote Tuesday in their daily forecast discussion.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said temperatures over the next two weeks will likely be above normal.<\/a><\/p>\n Should temperatures reach 90 Monday, it will be the first time this year in the Lehigh Valley. The warmest day on record so far for the region was April 16, which had a high of 89,.according to weather service data. There is a chance of rain Thursday as well.<\/p>\n There is another opportunity for rainfall as showers arrive later Wednesday afternoon and especially Wednesday night. A few thunderstorms are possible later Wednesday. Some showers should then linger into Thursday. #mdwx<\/a> #dewx<\/a> #njwx<\/a> #pawx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gjm0AWUED3<\/a><\/p>\n