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Tornado watch issued for Lehigh Valley as severe storms, high winds expected to bring flooding, power outages

March 16, 2026 at 11:52 am

Tornado watch issued for Lehigh Valley as severe storms, high winds expected to bring flooding, power outages

Severe weather is expected across the Lehigh Valley on Monday, with high winds, thunderstorms and even a tornado possible.

A tornado watch has been issued across eastern Pennsylvania through 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026. (NWS)

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