March 17, 2026 - 12 hours 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 - 23 hours 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 - Yesterday
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 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - 7 days 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 - 8 days 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.
March 9, 2026 - 8 days ago
Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township just past the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles, one vehicle on the median, with the left lane blocked. Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township just past the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles, one vehicle on the median, with the left lane blocked.
March 6, 2026 - 11 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Lyne Charlsen, a 76 year old female from the Wernersville area who passed away on 3/5/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
March 4, 2026 - 13 days ago
Emergency crews were dispatched Wednesday afternoon after a military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township. Emergency crews were dispatched Wednesday afternoon after a military helicopter made an emergency landing in a field in Robeson Township.
March 3, 2026 - 14 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Berks County until 10 PM tonight. Visibility one quarter mile or less 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. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Berks County until 10 PM tonight. Visibility one quarter mile or less 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.
February 25, 2026 - 21 days ago
Via NWS: With temperatures falling into the 20s, any runoff or standing water from melting snow will freeze, resulting in patchy black ice, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery. Via NWS: With temperatures falling into the 20s, any runoff or standing water from melting snow will freeze, resulting in patchy black ice, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery.
February 24, 2026 - 21 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Mark Polino, a 60-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Mark Polino, a 60-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/24/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
February 24, 2026 - 22 days ago
With a fresh snowpack and cold air advection behind the departing storm, a cold night is on tap for the region with lows bottoming out in the teens to low 20s. There may be some areas where winds can become light enough for radiational cooling, and then even colder temperatures are possible. Via NWS: Black Ice Will Develop on Area Roads Tonight. With a fresh snowpack and cold air advection behind the departing storm, a cold night is on tap for the region with lows bottoming out in the teens to low 20s. There may be some areas where winds can become light enough for radiational cooling, and then even colder temperatures are possible.
February 23, 2026 - 22 days ago
The National Weather Service has released snow fall reports for Berks County as of 8 AM 2/23/26: The National Weather Service has released snow fall reports for Berks County as of 8 AM 2/23/26:
February 22, 2026 - 23 days ago
The County of Berks and the County Court System has announced that Berks County offices and the courts will be closed on Monday, February 23. County departments with 24/7 operations will follow their established policies and protocols. The County of Berks and the County Court System has announced that Berks County offices and the courts will be closed on Monday, February 23. County departments with 24/7 operations will follow their established policies and protocols.
February 21, 2026 - 24 days ago
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 7 AM Sunday to 6 PM Monday. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
February 21, 2026 - 24 days ago
Information circulating on social media about the City of Reading’s next fire chief is not final, according to a city spokesperson. Information circulating on social media about the City of Reading’s next fire chief is not final, according to a city spokesperson.
February 21, 2026 - 25 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to reports of a shooting Friday evening, 5:22 PM, in the 500 block of East Wyomissing Blvd., initially described as a male victim suffering a gunshot wound to the arm. Reading Police and EMS responded to reports of a shooting Friday evening, 5:22 PM, in the 500 block of East Wyomissing Blvd., initially described as a male victim suffering a gunshot wound to the arm.
February 20, 2026 - 25 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Berks County from Sunday morning 6 AM through Monday 6 PM. Heavy snow, with total snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
February 18, 2026 - 27 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Harold Lundy, a 65-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/17/2026. 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 Harold Lundy, a 65-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 2/17/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
February 17, 2026 - 28 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Berks County from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM Wednesday. 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.