An approaching cold front helped trigger some strong to locally severe thunderstorms across Eastern Pennsylvania during the afternoon of the 13th. Hardest hit was Berks and the Lehigh Valley where the combination of damaging winds, lightning and flooding caused more than 6,800 homes and businesses to lose power. In addition, a couple of homes were struck and damaged by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 12:47:00 to 13-JUN-14 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: READING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees and wires in Reading. Nearby Reading Regional Airport reported a wind gust of 53 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 12:55:00 to 13-JUN-14 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALSACE MANOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees and wires in Alsace Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 13:20:00 to 13-JUN-14 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDIS STORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees and wires were torn down by a severe thunderstorm in District Township.

Lightning in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 14:20:00 to 13-JUN-14 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULHERS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Forks Township. The same thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 57 mph within the township.

Lightning in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 14:00:00 to 13-JUN-14 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICK TAVERN
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a townhouse fire at the Stonegate Village townhouse development in Richland Township. It took firefighters about half an hour to extinguish the blaze. No serious injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 13:53:00 to 13-JUN-14 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires within Allentown. A trained Skywarn spotter measured a wind gust of 54 mph in the south side of the city. The greatest number of power outages within Lehigh County was in Salisbury Township, just south of Allentown.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 14:03:00 to 13-JUN-14 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs in Bethlehem as well as a tree at the intersection of West Elizabeth Avenue and Main Street. The greatest number of power outages in Northampton County was concentrated within Bethlehem.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 12:30:00 to 13-JUN-14 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTELLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees and wires in Spring Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 13-JUN-14 12:46:00 to 13-JUN-14 12:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDG)SPAATZ FLD READ
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm tore down trees and wires in eastern Bern Township.