At their most recent meeting Nov. 21, Lower Saucon Township council praised its public works department for its efforts after a record-breaking early snowstorm dropped eight inches of snow across the Lehigh Valley on Nov. 15.
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Coastal Storm Could Bring Early Snow to Area Thursday
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After what has felt like a fairly brief fall, winter weather could arrive in Saucon Valley as early as Thursday, according to the National Weather Service’s latest hazardous weather outlook for the Lehigh Valley area.
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More Than 300 Without Power Near Giant in Lower Saucon
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The same part of Lower Saucon Township that was affected by a power outage Wednesday–when a gas leak at a shopping center prompted PPL to cut electricity to hundreds of customers–is again without power Saturday morning.
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‘Project Keep Hellertown Warm’ Will Help Local Families in Need
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Hellertown Borough Council Monday gave ‘Project Keep Hellertown Warm’ permission to tie hats, gloves and scarves to the split rail fence next to the Water Street trail crossing, to help local people in need.
Community
Tornado, Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Saucon Valley Area
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Severe weather impacting east central Pennsylvania prompted the National Weather Service to issue both tornado and flash flood warnings for the Saucon Valley and other nearby areas late Friday evening.
Community
Weekend Storm Could Put Damper on Halloween Events, Plans
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An approaching coastal storm could bring heavy rain to eastern Pennsylvania this weekend and potentially put a damper on Halloween-related activities including local parties, parades and/or Trick-or-Treats.
Community
Temperature Could Drop to 29 Friday, Freeze Warning Issued
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If you have any houseplants or sensitive vegetation outside, now is the time to either bring them indoors or cover them to protect them from what could be a killing freeze Thursday night into Friday.
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Freeze Watch Issued for Late Thursday, Early Friday
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In a remarkable meteorological turn of events that’s not altogether unusual for the month of October in Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has gone from enjoying highs above 80 to being placed under a National Weather Service freeze watch in the span of about a week.
Community
Tornado Watch Issued for Northampton, Lehigh Counties
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It may be autumn but that doesn’t mean severe weather can’t strike our area, as evidenced by the fact that the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 11 p.m. The watch covers Northampton and Lehigh counties, along with much of the state outside southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Threat ‘Growing,’ Forecasters Say. Could Hurricane Impact Hellertown?
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According to PA Weather Action, if Hurricane Florence is east of North Carolina by early Friday the two likely tracks for it are west or north. Either track has the potential to bring devastation to areas within its path.
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Upper Saucon Bridge Closed, Likely Due to Flood Damage
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An 84-year-old bridge in Upper Saucon Township is closed after officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation determined it may have sustained structural damage as a result of flooding Tuesday night.
