Allentown is getting one last sun-soaked, unusually warm day Wednesday before rain moves in Thursday morning and lingers into Friday. Clear skies and light south winds will help temperatures climb to near 73 degrees, making it a good day for errands, lunch outdoors, or pretending November has lost the plot.
Sunshine Wednesday, Fog Fades Early
Areas of fog are likely to develop early Wednesday, with light and variable winds. Patchy fog may affect some early commutes, but the National Weather Service expects it to dissipate by 9 or 10 a.m. before sunny skies take over. Tonight will turn mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Rain Arrives Thursday Morning
Thursday is the pivot, with rain likely after 7 a.m. Periods of rain and fog will continue through the day, with a high near 72, south winds of 5 to 10 mph and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Rain becomes even more likely Thursday night, when the chance rises to 70% and temperatures dip only to around 60. Forecasters say a slow-moving front could bring locally heavier bursts late Thursday into Friday, although the exact rainfall totals remain uncertain.
Friday Stays Wet Before A Cooler Weekend
Friday brings more rain, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70, with a 60% chance of precipitation. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the local forecast area, but drivers should be ready for reduced visibility and slick roads during the wetter periods.
Saturday looks cooler, with mostly sunny conditions possible, though the weekend forecast remains uncertain. Sunday should be mostly sunny and cooler near 60, followed by sunny conditions Monday near 58 and Tuesday near 63.
Hoodline's earlier Allentown forecast also called for rain after 7 a.m. Thursday, while this forecast includes the possibility of heavier rain late Thursday into Friday. For now, Wednesday is the clear outdoor-planning winner before the umbrellas come back out.
