{"id":235274,"date":"2026-07-04T06:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/235274\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T06:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:55:39","slug":"storms-down-trees-around-lehigh-valley-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/235274\/","title":{"rendered":"Storms down trees around Lehigh Valley ahead of Fourth of July: Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Severe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/07\/03\/allentown-weather-july-fourth-weekend-heat-storms\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thunderstorms moved through the Lehigh Valley on Friday evening<\/a>, July 3, 2026, causing significant tree damage that cut power to thousands of area residents amid an extreme heat wave, and just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started around the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Alburtis and Macungie areas were particularly hard hit, with Alburtis declaring a \u201cstate of emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>See photos of the storm damage below. Have your own photos you\u2019d like to share? Email them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/2026\/07\/03\/lehigh-valley-storm-damage-photos-july-3-2026\/mailto:photo@mcall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photo@mcall.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-19-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320087\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-35-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320088\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-36-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320085\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-41-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321346\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.mcall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-37-1.jpeg?w=5712&amp;crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4284px&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"23320082\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-25-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321347\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-26-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320092\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-22-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320090\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-17-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320081\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-24-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320093\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-20-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321348\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-28-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320094\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-34-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320084\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-10-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320095\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-33-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321351\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-30-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320075\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-31-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321355\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-38-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320091\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-23-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320096\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-40-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321356\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-21-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320078\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-02-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320098\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-09-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320097\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-16-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320101\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-11-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320099\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-12-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320100\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-08-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320089\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-07-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320102\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-03-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320103\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-01-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321357\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-15-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320104\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-18-2.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23321358\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-06-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320108\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-05-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320110\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-13-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320106\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3672\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-14-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320109\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-04-1.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"23320107\" \/>Storm damage is seen in Alburtis on Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Severe storms moved through the Lehigh Valley, cutting power to thousands amid days of extreme heat just as Fourth of July celebrations were getting started. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"A tree fell onto this house on West Fifth Street in Alburtis, tearing away part of the roof, after severe storms moved through the area Friday evening July 3, 2026. The storms cut power to thousands of customers across the Lehigh Valley amid days of extreme heat. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-02-2.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317427\" \/>A tree fell onto this house on West Fifth Street in Alburtis, tearing away part of the roof, after severe storms moved through the area Friday evening July 3, 2026. The storms cut power to thousands of customers across the Lehigh Valley amid days of extreme heat. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"A tree fell onto this house on West Fifth Street in Alburtis, tearing away part of the roof, after severe storms moved through the area Friday evening July 3, 2026. The storms cut power to thousands of customers across the Lehigh Valley amid days of extreme heat. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-AlburtisStormDamage-0704-01-3.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317426\" \/>A tree fell onto this house on West Fifth Street in Alburtis, tearing away part of the roof, after severe storms moved through the area Friday evening July 3, 2026. The storms cut power to thousands of customers across the Lehigh Valley amid days of extreme heat. (Rich Rolen\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A firetruck heads up Gun Club Road in Hereford Township to help clear roads blocking drivers heading to Bear Creek Ski Area's 4th of July Celebration on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1465-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317496\" \/>A firetruck heads up Gun Club Road in Hereford Township to help clear roads blocking drivers heading to Bear Creek Ski Area\u2019s 4th of July Celebration on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Traffic maneuvers around downed trees on Gun Club Road in Hereford Township on their way to Bear Creek Ski Area's 4th of July Celebration on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1462-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317495\" \/>Traffic maneuvers around downed trees on Gun Club Road in Hereford Township on their way to Bear Creek Ski Area\u2019s 4th of July Celebration on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Damage from an early evening storm downed trees Mill Hill Road on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1458-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317498\" \/>Damage from an early evening storm downed trees Mill Hill Road on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Damage from an early evening storm downed trees and sheared the top of a utility pole is seen here on Reservoir Hill on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1453-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317499\" \/>Damage from an early evening storm downed trees and sheared the top of a utility pole is seen here on Reservoir Hill on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Damage from an early evening storm downed trees Mill Hill Road on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1457-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317501\" \/>Damage from an early evening storm downed trees Mill Hill Road on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Damage from an early evening storm downed trees and sheared the top of a utility pole is seen here on Reservoir Hill on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1454-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317500\" \/>Damage from an early evening storm downed trees and sheared the top of a utility pole is seen here on Reservoir Hill on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Damage from an early evening storm caused road closures and snarled traffic on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie. (Sharon Merkel\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TMC-L-Storm-Damage-2026-1467-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"23317497\" \/>Damage from an early evening storm caused road closures and snarled traffic on July 3, 2026, in Lower Macungie.  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