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.
Lehigh County is facing similar damage. Violent winds toppled trees and damaged a home near Franklin and Church streets in Alburtis…