December 10, 2025 - 24 hours ago
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 6 AM Wednesday morning to 6 PM this evening. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 6 AM Wednesday morning to 6 PM this evening. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
December 1, 2025 - 10 days ago
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 4 AM to 1 PM Tuesday. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest at higher elevations. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 4 AM to 1 PM Tuesday. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest at higher elevations.
November 26, 2025 - 15 days ago
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10 AM Wednesday. Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10 AM Wednesday. Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
November 23, 2025 - 17 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking the next of kin for John Ayres, a 61-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 11/23/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking the next of kin for John Ayres, a 61-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 11/23/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
November 22, 2025 - 19 days ago
The coroner has been called to the scene of a vehicle accident Friday night on 222 south in Muhlenberg Township near Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, initially reported to be a vehicle traveling the wrong way that struck a tractor trailer head-on. 222 south is closed for the investigation.
November 21, 2025 - 19 days ago
Accident on 422 east in Exeter Township just before East Neversink Road, reported to be a a vehicle versus a motorcycle, motorcyclist down on the ground. Accident on 422 east in Exeter Township just before East Neversink Road, reported to be a a vehicle versus a motorcycle, motorcyclist down on the ground.
November 21, 2025 - 20 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for the following individual: The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for the following individual:
November 20, 2025 - 20 days ago
Accident on 222 South in Bern Township between Route 183 and Body Zone exit ramp, reported to be a vehicle rollover. Accident on 222 South in Bern Township between Route 183 and Body Zone exit ramp, reported to be a vehicle rollover.
November 18, 2025 - 23 days ago
A water main break on the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue is affecting residents in Reading’s 18th Ward and Kenhorst Borough. Due to a loss of water pressure, a boil water advisory is now in place for the surrounding area. A water main break on the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue is affecting residents in Reading’s 18th Ward and Kenhorst Borough. Due to a loss of water pressure, a boil water advisory is now in place for the surrounding area.
November 16, 2025 - 24 days ago
Highest Wind Reports for Berks County by the National Weather Service as of 2:30 PM 11/16/2025: Highest Wind Reports for Berks County by the National Weather Service as of 2:30 PM 11/16/2025:
November 16, 2025 - 25 days ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 Am to PM Sunday. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 Am to PM Sunday. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
November 14, 2025 - 27 days ago
A large police response was reported at Penn State Berks Tuesday evening around 7:45 p.m., with officers blocking campus entrances and fire/EMS staged nearby. Details regarding the incident have not been released. The scene cleared shortly before 9 p.m. A large police response was reported at Penn State Berks Tuesday evening around 7:45 p.m., with officers blocking campus entrances and fire/EMS staged nearby. The scene cleared shortly before 9 p.m.
November 13, 2025 - 27 days ago
Accident on 222 Southbound in Spring Township just past the Broadcasting Road entrance ramp, reported to be 2 vehicles. Accident on 222 Southbound in Spring Township just past the Broadcasting Road entrance ramp, reported to be 2 vehicles.
November 13, 2025 - 27 days ago
State Police responded to the Power Gas and Food Mart on Main Street in Strausstown Thursday afternoon after a witness reported a male bleeding from the head and believed he may have been shot. State Police responded to the Power Gas and Food Mart on Main Street in Strausstown Thursday afternoon after a witness reported a male bleeding from the head and believed he may have been shot.
November 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania (including Berks County). Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30-40% range. Elevated risk of fire spread Thursday via NWS. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania (including Berks County). Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30-40% range.
November 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for until 10:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for until 10:45 PM.
November 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service reports that a wind gust of 61 mph was recorded late Wednesday night at Reading Regional Airport as storms moved through the area.
November 4, 2025 - More than a month ago
A High Wind Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM through Thursday morning at 7:00 AM. A High Wind Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM through Thursday morning at 7:00 AM.
October 30, 2025 - More than a month ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 10 AM to 8 PM Friday. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 10 AM to 8 PM Friday. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
October 30, 2025 - More than a month ago
The West Reading Police Department is urging the public to avoid the area between Candlewood Suites and the rear parking lot of 200 Penn Avenue following a retaining wall collapse. The West Reading Police Department is urging the public to avoid the area between Candlewood Suites and the rear parking lot of 200 Penn Avenue following a retaining wall collapse.
October 27, 2025 - More than a month ago
Accident on 222 north in Richmond Township on the overpass to Kutztown Road, initially reported to be multiple injuries and possibly 3 people ejected. Accident on 222 north in Richmond Township on the overpass to Kutztown Road, initially reported to be multiple injuries and possibly 3 people ejected.
October 25, 2025 - More than a month ago
A Frost Advisory has been issued for Berks County from 2 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Temperatures falling into the mid 30s will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Berks County from 2 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Temperatures falling into the mid 30s will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
October 24, 2025 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 2 AM to 9 AM Saturday. Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 2 AM to 9 AM Saturday. Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
October 24, 2025 - More than a month ago
Reading officials announced that beginning Friday, October 24, the parking lot at the Pagoda and the surrounding road area will be temporarily closed for construction. Reading officials announced that beginning Friday, October 24, the parking lot at the Pagoda and the surrounding road area will be temporarily closed for construction.