Lehigh Township Emergency Management

04/11/2026

ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...

There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by northwesterly winds with gusts up to 20-25 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could
support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

04/09/2026

ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY...

There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 30 to 40 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds with gusts up to 20 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

04/01/2026

Update: the handgun was located. Thank you to all the agencies and public.

The Lehigh Township Police Department received a report around 3:30 am operating a motorcycle who lost a loaded handgun while traveling through the area. The male lost the gun around 11pm on March 31st.

Based on the information received, the motorcycle traveled from the Blue Star Gas Station in Moore Township, onto State Route 946, then onto Walnut Drive, followed by Wood Drive, and then turned right onto Blue Mountain Drive, ending in the 1000 block of Blue Mountain Drive in Lehigh Township.

Multiple agencies assisted in the search for the firearm, including: Lehigh Township Police Department, Moore Township Police DepartmentDepartment, Northampton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Boomer, K-9 Cash Lehigh Twp PD , Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office (RIIC) K-9 Chase, Palmer Township Fire Department Drone team, Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co., Klecknersville Rangers Vol Fire Co. and Northampton County Emergency Management Services dispatchers.

At this time, we are asking residents in the area to remain alert. If anyone locates the handgun, please notify the Lehigh Township Police Department immediately so officers can safely recover it.

03/19/2026

03/16/2026

From the NWS Storm Prediction Center, Tornado Watch #68 has been issued from 1130hrs until 1900hrs 3/16/2026.

Primary threats include a few tornados likely with a couple intense tornados possible.
Widespread damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80mph likely
Isolated large hail events to 1” in diameter possible

Stay alert for changing weather conditions.

03/15/2026

02/21/2026

‼️‼️SNOW EMERGENCY STARTING 6 AM SUNDAY 2/22/2026. VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM ROADWAY‼️‼️

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some blowing snow is likely which could lead to reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

02/07/2026

Update - PennDot will be closing Blue Mtn Drive between Cork and Cedar and 946 between Dogwood and Cottonwood until the winds allow them to plow before they drift shut again.

Blue Mountain Drive just north of the elementary school between Cork and Wood is currently closed due to high winds causing snow drifting. Several other areas of the township are also being affected. There are detours around.
We are working with Township Police, Public Works, and PennDOT to reopen roads as soon as it is safe to do so. Please use caution if you must travel today and remain mindful of drifting conditions.

The photo is just illustrating the high winds today in this area.

01/27/2026

Snow emergency in Lehigh Township has ended effective 1/26/2026 @2000 hrs

01/23/2026

‼️‼️SNOW EMERGENCY STARTING 11:00 PM SATURDAY 1/24/2026. VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM ROADWAY‼️‼️

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

01/22/2026

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 16 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Additionally, a cold advisory is in effect from 2200hrs Friday 1/23/26 to 1000hrs Saturday 1/24/26. Very cold wind chills as -12° expected. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.