Severe storms could come to the Lehigh Valley again Wednesday while some residents still remain without power from storms Tuesday night.
The National Weather Service said severe thunderstorms will become common across the region by the afternoon. Forecasters said there’s an 80% chance of heavy rain during the day.
About 7,750 residents lost power Tuesday night when storms made their way through the Lehigh Valley . By about noon. Wednesday, about 1,000 people in the Lehigh Valley remained without power, according to PPL’s outage map.
Jane George, a PPL spokesperson, said about 8,000 customers between Lehigh and Northampton counties lost power following Tuesday’s storm. Officials estimate power will be restored for most by 3 p.m. Some areas have an estimated restoration time of 11 p.m.
George said PPL is making sure they are staffed and ready to respond to any additional outages that could come from more storms Wednesday.
Outside of storms, excessive heat continues to be a concern Wednesday. Forecasters are expecting a high of 93 degrees, with a heat index of 99.
Wednesday is the third day in a row of temperatures in the 90s. Tuesday, which had a recorded high of 96, marked the warmest day of the month in the Lehigh Valley. The warmest day of the year for the region was June 22, which had a recorded high of 98, according to weather service data.
The Lehigh Valley remains under an excessive heat watch until 8 p.m.
Temperatures are expected to drop and remain in the 80s through the next several days. Here is the extended forecast from the National Weather Service:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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