Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Lehigh Valley football: EPC teams hit the road to open season, plus Week 1 predictions (centredaily.com) — Northampton's Konkrete Kids open their football season on the road at Martin Luther King in Philadelphia, looking to rebound from last year's 5-7 record. With standout rusher Chase Kessler back and a new quarterback under center, the team hopes a strong nonleague win will set the tone for navigating the tougher EPC Northampton County Division schedule.
• USDA Designates Three Pennsylvania Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Seven Pennsylvania Contiguous Counties Also Eligible for Assistance (usda.gov) — Farmers in Northampton County are now eligible for USDA emergency loans because the county is listed as a contiguous disaster area tied to severe drought in nearby primary counties. These loans can help replace equipment or livestock, reorganize operations, or refinance certain debts, with applications accepted through April 13, 2027. Local producers should contact their USDA Service Center to explore options.
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