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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

19 hours ago: The National Weather Service in has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 7:30 PM. At 6:27 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Jim Thorpe to Tuscarora to Seltzer to near Kulpmont, moving east at 30 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. The National Weather Service in has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 7:30 PM. At 6:27 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Jim Thorpe to Tuscarora to Seltzer to near Kulpmont, moving east at 30 mph. 60 mph wind gusts.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

21 hours ago: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 11 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 11 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.

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