BERKS, PA; Chester, PA; Montgomery, PA — SVRPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 230 PM EST.
* At 135 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Glenmoore, or 14 miles northwest of West Chester, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.
* Locations impacted include... Pottstown, Phoenixville, Collegeville, Royersford, Trappe, Schwenksville, Elverson, Green Lane, Pughtown, Spring Mount, Glenmoore, Chester Springs, Gilbertsville, Cedarville, Skippack, Stowe, Boyertown, Spring City, Pottsgrove, and South Pottstown.
This includes the following highways... Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 303 and 312. Northeast Extension between mile markers 27 and 30.
Severe weather in Berks, PA; Chester, PA; Montgomery, PA brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS