Published July 03. 2026 07:27PM
Trees are down throughout Carbon County, with the fire department reporting several down in Frankling Township and Lehighton, due to a fast-moving thunderstorm that moved through shortly before 7 p.m. Friday.
PPL is reporting 43,000 customers without power, with 3,400 in Carbon County, 8,500 in Monroe County, 4,400 in Lehigh County, and over 3,000 in each Northampton and Schuylkill counties.
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A tree is down on wires on Main Road in Franklin Township, knocking out power to nearby residents. GAIL MAHOLICK CONTRIBUTED PHOTO