BERKS, PA; Chester, PA — At 1253 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Churchtown, or 7 miles east of New Holland, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include... Reading, Wyomissing, Birdsboro, Fleetwood, Honey Brook, Elverson, New Morgan, Glenmoore, Pughtown, Cedarville, Stowe, Shillington, West Reading, Spring City, Mount Penn, Mohnton, Kenhorst, St. Lawrence, Lorane, and South Pottstown.
This includes the following highways... Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 296 and 308. Interstate 176 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 1 and 11.
Severe weather in Berks, PA; Chester, 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.
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