The National Weather Service expects temperatures to reach the upper 80s to around 90°F on Monday and then increase to the mid-90s by Tuesday.
Starting on Wednesday, there will be an excessive heat watch in place with the potential for very high temperatures and heat index values ranging from 100 to 105.
The heat is expected to worsen as the week progresses, peaking late in the week and into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
These early season heat events, along with their prolonged duration, could lead to increased heat-related impacts such as heat illnesses and impacts on heat-sensitive infrastructure.
In response, the City of Allentown has issued a citywide heat advisory.
The City of Allentown announced that all city residents and season passholders will have free access to city pools from Tuesday to Friday.
Additionally, cooling stations will be available at Roosevelt Park, Jordan Park, and Fountain Park from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected.
For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with
WHERE...Portions of northern and northwest New Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening.
IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of excessive heat with high temperatures in the 90s is expected through this week.
The heat is forecast to worsen as the week goes on, with it peaking late in the week and into the weekend. These early season heat events combined with the prolonged nature of it may cause an increase in heat related impacts such heat illnesses or on heat sensitive infrastructure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
The following air-conditioned buildings will also be open to the general public at these times:
Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Cumberland Gardens Community Room, 501 E. Cumberland St., 3:30-7 p.m. (subject to change);
Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 Elm St., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (enter through doors facing the parking lot);
PPL Center lobby, 701 Hamilton St. (enter through the Main WFMZ Gate sliding doors), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
More information will be provided as the week goes on - Keep an eye on the What's going on in the Lehigh Valley Facebook page in addition to the website.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the highlighted areas for Tuesday, and an Excessive Heat Watch runs from Wednesday to Saturday as heat continues to build into the weekend -
Courtesy National Weather Service
Stay cool with the LEVOIT Tower Fan for Bedroom, 25ft/s Standing Fans that Blow Cold Air for Home, Floor Fan 90° Oscillating for Indoors, 28dB Quiet with Sensor, 12H Timer, Remoter, 5 Speeds, 4 Modes, 36 Inch, White
$59.94
Purchase here from Amazon -