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Tornado watch canceled for Lehigh Valley, but severe storm threat continues [Updated]

March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Pennsylvania holds special Medicare enrollment period due to LVHN and United dispute

Patients affected by the Medicare Advantage contract dispute between Lehigh Valley Health Network and United Healthcare can shop for new coverage during a special enrollment period.

Lehigh Valley Health Network gives a tour of its new Women’s Health Center at Tower Place on Monday, July 14, 2025. LVHN-Tower Place, on the former site of Bethlehem Steel’s Martin Tower in Bethlehem, includes two health centers — Health Center at Tower Place and Women’s Health Center at Tower Place. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The Lehigh Valley is at an increased risk of severe thunderstorms Monday, March 16, 2026. (NWS)

Tornado watch canceled for Lehigh Valley, but severe storm threat continues [Updated]

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Man found dead in Lehigh River after fleeing from police is identified

Country musician Russell Dickerson will perform July 31 at Musikfest. Photo courtesy of Musikfest.

Country music star to play Musikfest 2026; only one headliner left to be announced

Lehigh Valley food safety inspection reports

Lehigh Valley food safety report: roaches, fruit flies, rodents; food containers stored in restroom; partly eaten food on display

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Lehigh Valley set for heavy rain as confidence grows severe storms could affect region Monday
Lehigh Valley set for heavy rain as confidence grows severe storms could affect region Monday
Tornado watch canceled for Lehigh Valley, but severe storm threat continues [Updated]
Tornado watch canceled for Lehigh Valley, but severe storm threat continues [Updated]
Man who fled police found dead in Lehigh River days later, coroner confirms
Man who fled police found dead in Lehigh River days later, coroner confirms
Lehigh men’s basketball will play Wednesday in NCAA Tournament play-in game
Lehigh men’s basketball will play Wednesday in NCAA Tournament play-in game
18-year-old Emmaus High School student killed in I-78 crash in Lehigh County is identified [Updated]
18-year-old Emmaus High School student killed in I-78 crash in Lehigh County is identified [Updated]
One of Pennsylvania’s most successful wrestling coaches in recent years is stepping away
One of Pennsylvania’s most successful wrestling coaches in recent years is stepping away
Man found dead in Lehigh River after fleeing from police is identified
Man found dead in Lehigh River after fleeing from police is identified
Opinion: Hospital monopolies driving Pennsylvania’s health care crisis
Opinion: Hospital monopolies driving Pennsylvania’s health care crisis
After brutal winter, Allentown wants to revive a much-loved program that paired teens with seniors for snow-shoveling help
After brutal winter, Allentown wants to revive a much-loved program that paired teens with seniors for snow-shoveling help
Lehigh Valley food safety report: roaches, fruit flies, rodents; food containers stored in restroom; partly eaten food on display
Lehigh Valley food safety report: roaches, fruit flies, rodents; food containers stored in restroom; partly eaten food on display

Local News

The fajita burger with guacamole will be available in the Pig Pen during the 2026 season at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. It is one of the new foods the Lehigh Valley IronPigs are offering at the stadium this year. Photo taken Monday, March 16, 2026, during a media tasting. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Fajita burgers, tiramisu cups and more: We tried the new food coming to the IronPigs’ 2026 season

Here's the new food coming to IronPigs' stadium this season.

Sports

Parkland wins against Liberty on Thursday, May 29, 2025, during a District 11 6A baseball championship game at DeSales University.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

2026 EPC high school baseball: Will there be another Liberty-Parkland title game?

Parkland beat Liberty for both the EPC and District 11 6A championships last season, and both should contend again

Things to Do

Dogs dress in festive costumes Sunday, March 23, 2025, during the 66th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Lehigh Valley

From parades to pub crawls, here's where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the and around the Lehigh Valley.

Allentown Band plays free concert before “Sounds of Spring Festival” at Carnegie Hall | PHOTOS

Allentown Band plays free concert before “Sounds of Spring Festival” at Carnegie Hall
Bethlehem gets in St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Parade of Shamrocks | PHOTOS
Shave for the Brave in Emmaus raises money for child cancer research | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Flower & Garden Show | PHOTOS
Wawa opens new Whitehall store | PHOTOS
PIAA Basketball girls and boys second round doubleheader | PHOTOS
People enjoy a warm March Day in the Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS

Opinion

Painting by Keith Rocco of a typical scene at the American army’s 1779-1780 winter camp at Jockey Hollow, Morristown, New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service, Morristown National Historical Park)

Opinion: Irish immigrants deserve credit for crucial role in America’s revolution

Opinion: It is believed that as much as half of the Continental Army was of...

Crime and Public Safety

A man who fled from police and jumped into the Lehigh River on Thursday was found dead Saturday, authorities said. Dive teams were called Saturday, March 14, 2026, to Canal and Stewart streets near Canal Park in Northampton, on the other side of the river, according to emergency radio dispatches. The man had jumped into the river in that same area late Thursday morning while fleeing police, authorities had said. The man had tried to make it across the river, but went under and did not resurface, Coplay Police Chief Ryan Emmerich said on Friday. (Scott M. Nagy/Special to The Morning Call)

Man who fled police found dead in Lehigh River days later, coroner confirms

A man who fled from police and jumped into the Lehigh River on Thursday was...

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during an Nvidia conference focusing on artificial intelligence in San Jose, Calif., Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Nvidia CEO heralds ‘inference inflection’ as next phase of AI boom, backed by $1 trillion in orders

Huang predicted Nvidia will be grappling with a $1 trillion backlog in chip orders.

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PIAA

PIAA boys and girls basketball semifinal times and sites

The schedule for PIAA boys and girls semifinals

National News

Travelers wait in line at a security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilie Megnien)

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

More than 3,500 flights canceled were reported Monday and about 6,300 others delayed.

Allentown

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski listens as Allentown City Council votes on its amended budget plan during a 2016 meeting at Allentown City Hall. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call0

Letters to the Editor: Ed Pawlowski deserves to go free, and has earned a second chance

Opinion: Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski's release from prison is a gain for the community...

Bethlehem Area

Samantha Harrison and son Bodey Price, 3, both of Bethlehem enjoy the festivities Saturday, March 14, 2026, during the 16th annual Parade of Shamrocks in downtown Bethlehem. The parade was presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration featured pipe bands, school marching bands and community groups, starting on Broad Street and ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem gets in St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Parade of Shamrocks | PHOTOS

Bethlehem kicked off the St. Patrick's Day weekend with the 16th annual Parade of Shamrocks...