A prefrontal trough ahead of a slow moving cold front led to a few thunderstorms developing on the afternoon of August 17. Moderate instability and weak shear generally limited storm coverage and severity, but a cluster of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds impacted portions of the Pennsylvania Poconos and northern New Jersey.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:59:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BANGOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Twilight Trail. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTZTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and wires were downed in Bethlehem Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-AUG-20 00:10:00 to 18-AUG-20 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASSERGASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and wires were downed in Lower Saucon Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-AUG-20 00:17:00 to 18-AUG-20 00:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Hartzell Ferry Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:11:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESERVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on Locust Ridge Rd near Spur Rd in Tobyhanna Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:13:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCONO LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on Stoney Hollow Rd in Tobyhanna Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:16:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCONO PINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed on a roadway in Pocono Pines. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:20:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBYHANNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on Timber Ln in Tobyhanna Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:22:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBIN HOOD LAKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree and wires were downed near Steckel Rd in Jonas. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:33:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and wires were downed near Mountain Springs Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Lightning in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 to 18-AUG-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOENERSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning struck a church in North Catasauqua.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:34:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: TANNERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on Camelback Rd near Resort Dr in Tannersville. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:44:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: STORMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A downed tree blocked Reish Rd in Stroud Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-AUG-20 23:48:00 to 17-AUG-20 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANALOMINK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were downed on Paradise Trail near Wooddale Rd. Time estimated from radar.