Hot and humid conditions helped create an unstable environment during the afternoon hours. Storms triggered along a passing disturbance as it moved through Northeastern Pennsylvania with many storms becoming severe. The main hazard was damaging wind gusts that knocked down trees and utility wires. A couple of storms had lightning strikes that resulted in damage. The most notable was a church that caught on fire after the steeple was struck by lightning. The fire caused extensive damage to the church's structure.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 14:15:00 to 12-AUG-21 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEHIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Route 435.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 13:26:00 to 12-AUG-21 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind knocked down multiple utility wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:15:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires onto a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:24:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANDLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:21:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARBONDALE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Hickory Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:18:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUSTUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Stanton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:05:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA PLUME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down onto Seminary Road.

Lightning in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 20:52:00 to 12-AUG-21 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MONTROSE
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a steeple of a church, which created a fire. The church was heavily damaged due to the fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 13:48:00 to 12-AUG-21 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWOYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires onto Hillside Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:00:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree onto Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:57:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACH LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto Perkins Pond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:10:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY POT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple branches and small trees down.

Lightning in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-21 21:18:00 to 12-AUG-21 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWOYERSVILLE
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a tree, knocking it down onto a roadway while taking utility lines and a pole with it.