June 15, 2026 - Yesterday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 1:00 AM Monday. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH likely. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 1:00 AM Monday. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH likely.
June 12, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has released its maximum heat index reports for Berks County from Thursday, June 11, 2026. The National Weather Service has released its maximum heat index reports for Berks County from Thursday, June 11, 2026:
June 12, 2026 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating family for Sandra Lee Robinson, 66. She resided at 125 Poplar Road, Fleetwood, PA. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
June 12, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 9:00 PM. At 7:32 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Trevorton to Williamstown to Linglestown, moving east at 40 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 9:00 PM. At 7:32 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Trevorton to Williamstown to Linglestown, moving east at 40 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
June 12, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until midnight Thursday. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until midnight Thursday. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible.
June 12, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 7:00 PM. At 6:16 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shoemakersville, or 12 miles southeast of Schuylkill Haven, moving east at 20 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 7:00 PM. At 6:16 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shoemakersville, or 12 miles southeast of Schuylkill Haven, moving east at 20 mph.
June 10, 2026 - Thursday
Emergency crews responded to a high-angle rescue incident Wednesday morning in the 4300 block of Dunham Road in Exeter Township. Emergency crews responded to a high-angle rescue incident Wednesday morning in the 4300 block of Dunham Road in Exeter Township.
June 10, 2026 - Thursday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM Friday. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values up to 101 degrees expected. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM Friday. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values up to 101 degrees expected.
June 7, 2026 - 9 days ago
The National Weather Service has received reports of storm damage in Marion Township following Saturday evening’s severe weather. The National Weather Service has received reports of storm damage in Marion Township following Saturday evening’s severe weather.
June 6, 2026 - 9 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 6:30 PM. At 5:23 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wilkes-Barre to Mahanoy City to Forrestville to Tremont, moving east at 45 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 6:30 PM. At 5:23 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wilkes-Barre to Mahanoy City to Forrestville to Tremont, moving east at 45 mph.
June 6, 2026 - 9 days ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until Saturday at 10 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 75 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until Saturday at 10 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 75 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible.
June 6, 2026 - 10 days ago
The Reading Parking Authority announced Friday evening that it has permanently closed the 5th & Cherry parking lot in downtown Reading, effective immediately, citing future development plans for the property.
May 30, 2026 - 17 days ago
According to emergency dispatch reports, a police cruiser struck a tree. The officer was transported by ambulance to the hospital.
May 30, 2026 - 17 days ago
Accident on 222 southbound in Bern Township just prior to Spring Ridge Drive, reported to be 2 vehicles with one rolled over, blocking one lane. Accident on 222 southbound in Bern Township just prior to Spring Ridge Drive, reported to be 2 vehicles with one rolled over, blocking one lane.
May 27, 2026 - 20 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for the following individual: Kevin Scott Keys of the 500 block of Walnut Street in Reading. Kevin was found deceased of natural causes. Anyone with information is directed to call the Berks County Coroners Office at 610-478-3280
May 25, 2026 - 22 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Lana Wetzel, a 81-year-old female from the Reading area who passed away on 5/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
May 20, 2026 - 26 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County until 4:45 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County until 4:45 PM. At 4:00 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Robesonia, or 9 miles east of Myerstown, moving east at 25 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
May 20, 2026 - 26 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 9:00 PM Wednesday night. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 70 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 9:00 PM Wednesday night. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 70 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.
May 18, 2026 - 28 days ago
Reading tied a daily record high temperature Monday, reaching 96 degrees on May 18, according to the National Weather Service. The 96-degree temperature tied the previous record high for May 18 in Reading, which was set in 1962. Reading tied a daily record high temperature Monday, reaching 96 degrees on May 18, according to the National Weather Service. The 96-degree temperature tied the previous record high for May 18 in Reading, which was set in 1962.
May 18, 2026 - 28 days ago
Reading police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday evening in the area of the city park basketball courts, initially described as a person shot in the leg. Reading police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday evening in the area of the city park basketball courts, initially described as a person shot in the leg.
May 18, 2026 - 28 days ago
A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 8 PM Tuesday. Heat index values up to 97 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 8 PM Tuesday. Heat index values up to 97 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
May 15, 2026 - More than a month ago
According to the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia Office, the Reading Division arrested Brendan Nichols in Cumru Township, in connection with a March 27 shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Authorities said Nichols, identified as a member of the Pennsylvania Benjamins arena football team, was wanted on a felonious assault by firearm charge and was taken into custody at a local hotel. According to the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia Office, the Reading Division arrested Brendan Nichols in Cumru Township, in connection with a March 27 shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Authorities said Nichols, identified as a member of the Pennsylvania Benjamins arena football team, was wanted on a felonious assault by firearm charge and was taken into custody at a local hotel.
May 14, 2026 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Berks County until 8:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Berks County until 8:45 PM.
May 13, 2026 - More than a month ago
Fire Police have been dispatched to 422 East in Exeter Township to assist police with traffic control for a disabled tractor trailer in the right lane. Fire Police have been dispatched to 422 East in Exeter Township to assist police with traffic control for a disabled tractor trailer in the right lane.