Flood WATCH Issued with Severe Weather Threat in Allentown, PA
A Flood WATCH has been issued for parts of the region, including Allentown, PA, as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next 24 hours. The National Weather Service has highlighted the area under a marginal threat (level 1 out of 5) for severe weather. The primary concern is heavy rainfall, with rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour possible during storms. Rainfall totals are expected to range from 1 to 2 inches, with localized amounts reaching 3 to 5 inches. Flash flooding is a significant risk, particularly in urban areas, poor drainage zones, and near smaller creeks and streams. Additionally, there is a low but non-zero chance of isolated damaging wind gusts and a brief, weak tornado, primarily during Sunday evening and night. (Source: WFMZ, 2026-08-02 21:15 GMT) 
