- The early hours today featured showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, mainly before 9 a.m.
- As the morning progresses, expect gradually clearing skies and a high temperature of around 81 degrees
- Mostly sunny weather is expected for the rest of the week and on Labor Day
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Showers and thunderstorms swept through the region early Wednesday, delivering much-needed rain but also bringing the potential for heavy downpours.
The early hours of the day could still bring spotty showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, primarily before 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
As the morning advances, the weather is expected to gradually improve. The cloudy skies are predicted to clear around mid-morning, leading to a high temperature of about 81.
A south wind of 5 to 10 mph will shift to a northwest wind in the afternoon.
The chance of precipitation stands at 70% today, with new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Moving into the night, the weather is expected to calm down, with partly cloudy conditions and a low of around 58.
Mostly sunny through Labor Day
The NWS forecast indicates a shift toward more stable and cooler weather. A cold front is set to bring clearing skies and progressively drier air, with high pressure building on Thursday and lasting through Saturday.
This pattern will result in below-normal temperatures and dry conditions for the region. Friday night will bring cooler conditions with a low of 53 degrees.
Heading into the long Labor Day weekend, folks can anticipate mostly sunny skies, providing a perfect backdrop for outdoor activities. A high of 89 is forecast on Labor Day Monday.
As high pressure moves offshore over the weekend, a gradual warming trend is expected into early next week, making it ideal to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the holiday.
Stay tuned with us for any weather updates as the holiday is approaching.
