Severe · Severe Thunderstorm WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 5:07PM EDT until October 16
Affecting Berks, PA; Bucks, PA; Lehigh, PA; Montgomery, PA
In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 9:45 PM
Berks, PA; Bucks, PA; Lehigh, PA; Montgomery, PA
Confirmed across 4 counties in PA; expires 9:45 PM.
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At 507 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fleetwood, or 9 miles northeast of Reading, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Reading, Emmaus, Quakertown, Kutztown, Fleetwood, Laureldale, East Greenville, Topton, Bally, Bechtelsville, Green Lane, Lyons, Zionsville, Geryville, Ancient Oaks, Gilbertsville, Boyertown, Pennsburg, Macungie, and Coopersburg. This includes Northeast Extension between mile markers 34 and 54.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™