January 19, 2026 - 11 hours ago
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 2 AM to 10 AM Tuesday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 degrees below zero expected. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 2 AM to 10 AM Tuesday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 degrees below zero expected. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
January 18, 2026 - Yesterday
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026 as of 9:30 AM: Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026 as of 9:30 AM:
January 18, 2026 - Yesterday
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 8:00 PM Sunday night. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 8:00 PM Sunday night. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
January 18, 2026 - Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until midnight Saturday night. Visibility as low as one-quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Patchy freezing fog may result in localized black ice, especially on untreated roads. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
January 17, 2026 - Thursday
Patchy fog is forming across portions of southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delaware where it snowed earlier today. Overall, visibilities will be as low as 1 mile, but highly localized dense fog with visibilities down to one-quarter mile is possible as well. Some patchy freezing fog may also result in slick roads, especially on untreated roads. Use caution when traveling, as well as low-beam headlights, and be prepared for changes in visibility. Patchy fog is forming across portions of southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delaware where it snowed earlier today. Overall, visibilities will be as low as 1 mile, but highly localized dense fog with visibilities down to one-quarter mile is possible as well. Some patchy freezing fog may also result in slick roads, especially on untreated roads. Use caution when traveling, as well as low-beam headlights, and be prepared for changes in visibility.
January 17, 2026 - Thursday
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Saturday, January 17, 2026: Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Saturday, January 17, 2026:
January 17, 2026 - Thursday
State Police released preliminary details on a multi-vehicle crash that occurred this morning due to snow conditions on Interstate 78 in Greenwich Township.
January 17, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Berks County from 1 AM to 4 PM Saturday. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Berks County from 1 AM to 4 PM Saturday. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
January 16, 2026 - Thursday
Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Eric Yarnall, a 58 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 1/15/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
January 16, 2026 - Thursday
Missing Endangered Person Advisory. Muhlenberg Twp Police is searching for Jamin Heck. Call 911 if seen. Missing Endangered Person Advisory. Muhlenberg Twp Police is searching for Jamin Heck. Call 911 if seen.
January 15, 2026 - Thursday
CODE BLUE! The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has enacted the Code Blue Ordinance for the City Of Reading, PA - Government for the following times: CODE BLUE! The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has enacted the Code Blue Ordinance for the City Of Reading, PA - Government for the following times:
January 14, 2026 - Thursday
Vehicle fire reported on 422 West just past Lancaster Ave in Reading. Use caution traveling through the area. Vehicle fire reported on 422 West just past Lancaster Ave in Reading. Use caution traveling through the area.
January 14, 2026 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Jorge Hurtado, a 68 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 1/4/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Jorge Hurtado, a 68 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 1/4/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
January 12, 2026 - 8 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting around 3:30 AM Monday, January 12, 2026 near the intersection of 10th & Douglass Streets. Initially reported to be a male with a gun shot wound to the face. Additional information was not immediately available. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting around 3:30 AM Monday, January 12, 2026 near the intersection of 10th & Douglass Streets. Initially reported to be a male with a gun shot wound to the face. Additional information was not immediately available.
January 12, 2026 - 8 days ago
Highest Wind reports from the National Weather Service for Berks County, January 11, 2026: Highest Wind reports from the National Weather Service for Berks County, January 11, 2026:
January 8, 2026 - 11 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is William Foreman, a 74-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 01/06/2026. 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 for two people:
January 7, 2026 - 13 days ago
The Reading Fire Department responded to the report of a partial building collapse just after 1:00 AM early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of Poplar Street, directly across from the Poplar and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The Reading Fire Department responded to the report of a partial building collapse just after 1:00 AM early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of Poplar Street, directly across from the Poplar and Walnut Street Parking Garage.
January 7, 2026 - 13 days ago
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 8:00 AM Wednesday morning. Visibility one quarter to one half 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 8:00 AM Wednesday morning. Visibility one quarter to one half 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.
January 7, 2026 - 13 days ago
PennDOT is advising motorists of upcoming daytime road work scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, on Interstate 78 at Exit 35 (PA 143) in Greenwich Township, Berks County. The work will involve line painting as part of the Interstate 78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project and will be performed by a PennDOT contractor. Traffic slowdowns and rolling roadblocks are expected in both directions between noon and 1 p.m., and drivers are urged to use caution while traveling through the work zone. The work is expected to be completed the same day, and weather-related delays are not anticipated. PennDOT is advising motorists of upcoming daytime road work scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, on Interstate 78 at Exit 35 (PA 143) in Greenwich Township, Berks County. The work will involve line painting as part of the Interstate 78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project and will be performed by a PennDOT contractor. Traffic slowdowns and rolling roadblocks are expected in both directions between noon…
January 1, 2026 - 19 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Berks County until 4:15 AM. At 3:10 AM, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near West Hazleton to near Tower City to Marysville, moving east at 40 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Berks County until 4:15 AM. At 3:10 AM, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near West Hazleton to near Tower City to Marysville, moving east at 40 mph.
December 31, 2025 - 20 days ago
Police and EMS in Kutztown responded to the report of a shooting Tuesday night in the 400 block of West Walnut Street in the borough of Kutztown, initially reported to be a female claiming she shot her husband, no longer has a weapon and believes he’s deceased. A child is on location. Police and EMS in Kutztown responded to the report of a shooting Tuesday night in the 400 block of West Walnut Street in the borough of Kutztown, initially reported to be a female claiming she shot her husband, no longer has a weapon and believes he’s deceased. A child is on location.
December 29, 2025 - 21 days ago
Highest Wind Reports from the National Weather Service Mount for Berks County: The highest wind gust reported was 50 mph in Lenhartsville at 3:25 p.m. Additional reports included 47 mph in Reading at 3:36 p.m. and 42 mph in Hopewell at 2:43 p.m.
December 29, 2025 - 21 days ago
⚠️ Human remains recovered in Cumru Township: The U.S. Marshals Service – Philadelphia reported that human remains have been recovered in the Flying Hills community of Cumru Township. Human remains recovered in Cumru Township: The U.S. Marshals Service – Philadelphia reported that human remains have been recovered in the Flying Hills community of Cumru Township.
December 29, 2025 - 22 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of South 9th Street in the early hours of Monday, December 29th, for the report of a shooting. The Coroner was later requested to the scene.