ALBURTIS, Pa. — A severe storm knocked down numerous trees and power lines Friday night, leaving thousands of residents across the region without power.
A Northampton County dispatcher confirmed that strong, gusty winds uprooted trees and snapped large branches, bringing down power lines throughout the county. Some downed lines sparked small fires, including one that damaged a garage along Main Street in Northampton.
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Lehigh County is facing similar damage. Violent winds toppled trees and damaged a home near Franklin and Church streets in Alburtis.
Rich Rolen || WFMZ-TV
Storm-related power outages continue to climb across the area:
Monroe County: 10,518
Lehigh County: 7,375
Northampton County: 5,943
Berks County: 1,844
Schuylkill County: 3,113
Montgomery County: 12,184
Bucks County: 9,000
Carbon County: 3,654