Lehigh Valley to experience breezy, dry weather this week

The weather in the Lehigh Valley is expected to be breezy and dry this week. Rain is likely to stay south of the area on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says that dry conditions will continue through the work week. However, rain could return by the weekend. Fire spread is a concern due to low humidity and strong winds. The weather service warns of an increased risk of fire across several counties, including Chester, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton. Improvements in the weather also come with risks, as fires could spread quickly under these conditions. Temperatures will reach the upper 50s during the day, but overnight lows will be around freezing until Friday. The end of the week may bring unsettled weather, but the weekend is not expected to be a complete washout. A cold front is moving offshore, and high pressure is expected to bring clearer skies later this week. A warm front may bring rain starting Friday night. For updates on local weather alerts and forecasts, residents can check lehighvalleylive.com/weather.