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Strong storms Thursday bring flooding risk to Lehigh Valley

A Flood Watch is in effect as a cold front triggers multiple rounds of heavy, efficient rainfall and severe thunderstorms through Thursday night.

Published Aug 20, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A strong cold front moving through the Lehigh Valley region Thursday will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms with the potential for flash flooding, damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.