April 16, 2026 - 3 hours ago
A record high temperature of 91 degrees was set Thursday, April 16 at Reading Regional Airport, breaking the previous record of 90 degrees set in 2012, according to the National Weather Service. Weather records for the Reading area date back to 1858. A record high temperature of 91 degrees was set Thursday, April 16 at Reading Regional Airport, breaking the previous record of 90 degrees set in 2012, according to the National Weather Service. Weather records for the Reading area date back to 1858.
April 15, 2026 - Yesterday
Missing Endangered Person Advisory. PA State Police Hamburg is searching for Caleb Carmelo. Call 911 if seen. Missing Endangered Person Advisory. PA State Police Hamburg is searching for Caleb Carmelo. Call 911 if seen.
April 11, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Berks County from 2 AM to 8 AM Sunday. Temperatures as low as 36 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 for Berks County from 2 AM to 8 AM Sunday. Temperatures as low as 36 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.
April 11, 2026 - Thursday
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by northwesterly winds with gusts up to 20-25 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by northwesterly winds with gusts up to 20-25 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the…
April 10, 2026 - Thursday
The crash killed a truck driver who was outside his vehicle on the shoulder. Police are looking for a white truck with passenger-side damage, possibly missing a side mirror, or any footage of the victim’s vehicle, a blue Volvo tractor-trailer. The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for dashcam footage from anyone traveling I-78 eastbound near mile marker 13.3 in Bethel Township between 11:00–11:20 a.m. today (April 10).
April 8, 2026 - 8 days ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind…
April 7, 2026 - 10 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night in the 1000 block of Muhlenberg Street, initially described to be a male shot in the chest. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night in the 1000 block of Muhlenberg Street, initially described to be a male shot in the chest. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown.
April 6, 2026 - 10 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 possible. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
April 5, 2026 - 12 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the DoubleTree Hotel on Penn Street in Reading Sunday around 12:54 AM, for the report of a shooting victim in the lobby. Initially described as a male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital as a trauma alert. Additional information was not immediately available. This post will be updated when we receive details from authorities. Reading Police and EMS responded to the DoubleTree Hotel on Penn Street in Reading Sunday around 12:54 AM, for the report of a shooting victim in the lobby. Initially described as a male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital as a trauma alert. Additional information was not immediately available. This post will be updated when we receive details from authorities.
April 4, 2026 - 13 days ago
MISSING PERSON ADULT. Michael Petrino Jr. 23 y/o last seen 3/24/2026. Anyone with information please contact Reading Police 610-655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks 877-373-9913 MISSING PERSON ADULT. Michael Petrino Jr. 23 y/o last seen 3/24/2026. Anyone with information please contact Reading Police 610-655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks 877-373-9913
April 1, 2026 - 16 days ago
A record warm overnight low temperature of 59 degrees was set Tuesday in Reading, according to the National Weather Service.
March 31, 2026 - 16 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance in locating family for Lynn Marie Long age 66. She last resided at Providence House in Reading. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance in locating family for Lynn Marie Long age 66. She last resided at Providence House in Reading. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
March 25, 2026 - 22 days ago
Reading Police and EMS were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of North Front and Exeter streets in Reading following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a utility pole. Reading Police and EMS were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of North Front and Exeter streets in Reading following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a utility pole.
March 21, 2026 - 26 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a stabbing at the Dollar Tree in Reading (Rockland Street location) Saturday morning around 10:25 AM, initially described to be an employee stabbed twice by a customer, who fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated as more information becomes available from authorities. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a stabbing at the Dollar Tree in Reading (Rockland Street location) Saturday morning around 10:25 AM, initially described to be an employee stabbed twice by a customer, who fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated as more information becomes available from authorities.
March 18, 2026 - 29 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Eileen Cooper, a 65 year old female from the Wernersville area who passed away on 3/14/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Eileen Cooper, a 65 year old female from the Wernersville area who passed away on 3/14/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
March 17, 2026 - 30 days ago
The National Weather Service highest wind report for Berks County from Monday 3/16/26: The National Weather Service highest wind report for Berks County from Monday 3/16/26:
March 17, 2026 - 31 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County. At 9:53 PM, a line of gusty showers were located along a line extending from near Denver to near Octoraro, moving east at 40 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County. At 9:53 PM, a line of gusty showers were located along a line extending from near Denver to near Octoraro, moving east at 40 mph.
March 16, 2026 - More than a month ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM Tuesday. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM Tuesday. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
March 14, 2026 - More than a month ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 2 PM Saturday. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 2 PM Saturday. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
March 13, 2026 - More than a month ago
Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township, just prior to Penn Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles with injuries, blocking traffic. Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township, just prior to Penn Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles with injuries, blocking traffic.
March 12, 2026 - More than a month ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 11 PM. Couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 11 PM. Couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH possible.
March 11, 2026 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania until 7:30 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania until 7:30 PM.
March 10, 2026 - More than a month ago
Reading set a new daily record high temperature for March 10, reaching 83 degrees Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Reading set a new daily record high temperature for March 10, reaching 83 degrees Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
March 9, 2026 - More than a month ago
Cumru Township Police are advising drivers to avoid Beverly Avenue between Tremont Avenue and Parkside Avenue due to a sinkhole that has appeared in the roadway. Cumru Township Police are advising drivers to avoid Beverly Avenue between Tremont Avenue and Parkside Avenue due to a sinkhole that has appeared in the roadway.