Thousands in central Pa. have power knocked out as storms move through region

Category: Weather

Thousands of PPL customers in central Pennsylvania are experiencing power outages due to thunderstorms and rain, affecting various counties with the highest numbers in Dauphin and Perry counties.

Keywords: Power Outages, Thunderstorms, Central Pennsylvania

Source: PennLive.com

Update At: 8/7/2024

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