Strong gusts of frigid winds will blow through the Lehigh Valley on Sunday, making driving difficult and running the risk of power outages if tree limbs are knocked around.
According to the National Weather Service, much of eastern Pennsylvania, including Lehigh and Northampton counties, are under a wind advisory 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. Expect western winds 20-30 mph, and gusts of up to 50 mph.
The weather service is cautioning residents to secure outdoor objects and drive carefully, as strong winds can make driving difficult. The wind could also blow down tree limbs, leading to power outages.
According to a notice from Lower Saucon Township police, issued about 11 a.m. Sunday, Bingen Road was closed between Wildberry Road and Greenacre Drice due to a downed tree blocking the road. It has since reopened, police said on social media.
Lehigh Valley Zoo also canceled the Winter Light Spectacular event Sunday evening due to the wind. Ticket holders for the event, which began Friday and runs through Jan. 3, will receive an email with rescheduling instructions.
Here is the National Weather Service’s extended forecast for the Allentown area:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15-20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5-10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5-15 mph.
Tuesday night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Thursday night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
