Thousands lose power amid rare wintertime thunderstorm; Christkindlmarkt shut down

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of the Lehigh Valley wasted no time in hitting its mark.

Hail and heavy wind swept through the Bethlehem area Friday afternoon, knocking out power as temperatures continued to plunge into the 40s from a high around 60 in the morning.

A wind gust hit 51 mph at 2:35 p.m. at Lehigh Valley International Airport…

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