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Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

After the severe thunderstorm, clean up continues on Thursday | PHOTOS

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After the severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts that ripped through the Lehigh Valley, clean up continues on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Joe Galgon, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Joe Galgon, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
John Walsh, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
John Walsh, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Luis Morrell, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, cuts off tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
(Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
(Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Joe Galgon, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, picks up tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Joe Galgon, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, picks up tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College's Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
Alfredo Burgos, an employee at Muhlenberg College’s Plant Operations, moves tree branches Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Allentown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)
A tree is down and a part of 3rd Avenue is closed Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A tree is down and a part of 3rd Avenue is closed Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

 

A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George's Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George’s Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George's Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George’s Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George's Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George’s Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George's Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George’s Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George's Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A power line is still down and Delaware Avenue is closed near St. George’s Episcopal Church Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A tree is down and a part of 3rd Avenue is closed Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A tree is down and a part of 3rd Avenue is closed Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
James Edge with Public Works picks up tree limbs and debris Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Dimmick Park in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
James Edge with Public Works picks up tree limbs and debris Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Dimmick Park in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
James Edge and Scott Ziegler with Public Works pick up tree limbs and debris Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Dimmick Park in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
James Edge and Scott Ziegler with Public Works pick up tree limbs and debris Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Dimmick Park in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
James Edge and Scott Ziegler with Public Works pick up tree limbs and debris Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Dimmick Park in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
James Edge and Scott Ziegler with Public Works pick up tree limbs and debris Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Dimmick Park in Hellertown after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A tree weighs down on powerlines and blocks Hafler Road, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Lower Saucon Township after a severe a thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A tree weighs down on powerlines and blocks Hafler Road, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Lower Saucon Township after a severe a thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)
A tree weighs down on powerlines and blocks Hafler Road, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Lower Saucon Township after a severe a thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/Special to The Morning Call)
A tree weighs down on powerlines and blocks Hafler Road, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Lower Saucon Township after a severe a thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Monica Cabrera/ The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Clean up continues Thursday, June 27, 2024, on Beverly Avenue in Bethlehem after a severe thunderstorm with nearly 60 mph wind gusts ripped through the Lehigh Valley the night before. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)