November 6, 2025 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - 8 days 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 - 13 days 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 - 13 days 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 - 16 days 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 - 18 days 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 - 19 days 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 - 19 days 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.
October 23, 2025 - 20 days ago
Accident in 422 westbound in the City of Reading just before Lancaster Ave, reported to be a vehicle vs a deer, one person injured. Accident in 422 westbound in the City of Reading just before Lancaster Ave, reported to be a vehicle vs a deer, one person injured.
October 23, 2025 - 20 days ago
A Frost Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2 AM to 9 AM Friday. Temperatures as low as 34 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 by the National Weather Service from 2 AM to 9 AM Friday. Temperatures as low as 34 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 21, 2025 - 23 days ago
The National Weather Service recorded several strong wind gusts across Berks County between October 19–20: The National Weather Service recorded several strong wind gusts across Berks County between October 19–20:
October 21, 2025 - 23 days ago
Cumru Township Police are investigating what they are describing as a violent domestic situation that occurred Monday afternoon in the 1700 block of Acorn Drive. Cumru Township Police are investigating what they are describing as a violent domestic situation that occurred Monday afternoon in the 1700 block of Acorn Drive.
October 18, 2025 - 26 days ago
Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township near the Schuylkill River Bridge, reported to be a vehicle that struck the median and launched off the highway and is down near the river. Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township near the Schuylkill River Bridge (just before Lancaster Ave), reported to be a vehicle that struck the median and launched off the highway bridge and landed down near the river, initially described as on fire.
October 16, 2025 - 27 days ago
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just after the bridge over 422, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just after the bridge over 422, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic.
October 15, 2025 - 28 days ago
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Muhlenberg Township in the area of Route 61, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Muhlenberg Township in the area of Route 61, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic.
October 15, 2025 - 28 days ago
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just before the ramp 422 east, reported to be 4 vehicles. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just before the ramp 422 east, reported to be 4 vehicles with injuries.
October 15, 2025 - 28 days ago
Blue Marsh Lake has begun its draw-down to winter pool elevation of 285 Wednesday. Courtesy docks will be removed today, starting with State Hill Boat Launch. Boat launches remain open throughout the winter season, however boaters are reminded that the boat launches will not have courtesy docks.
October 11, 2025 - More than a month ago
Accident on 422 West in West Reading under the railroad overpass, reported to be two vehicles one on its side. Traffic westbound is at a standstill. Accident on 422 West in West Reading under the railroad overpass, reported to be two vehicles one overturned. Traffic westbound is at a standstill.
October 11, 2025 - More than a month ago
The Reading Police Department is asking for the public’s help regarding an incident that occurred during student arrival at Tyson-Schoener Elementary School on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, between 8:00 and 8:10 a.m.
October 9, 2025 - More than a month ago
A Frost Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM Friday. Temperatures in the low to 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 8, 2025 - More than a month ago
Police activity in Cumru Township led to a temporary road closure Wednesday morning near the intersection of Huyett Street and Cedar Top Road. Update: Police revise account of Cumru Township shooting, say woman died by suicide
September 28, 2025 - More than a month ago
Accident on Route 183 (Bernville Road) in Penn Township near Old State Road, initially reported to be 3 vehicles with entrapment and multiple injuries, including one fatality. The road is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. Accident on Route 183 (Bernville Road) in Penn Township near Old State Road, initially reported to be 3 vehicles with entrapment and multiple injuries, including one fatality. The road is expected to be closed for an extended period of time.