The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:30 PM. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail possible.
At 2:38 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near McKeansburg, or 9 miles east of Schuylkill Haven, moving southeast at 30 mph. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include Allentown, Kutztown, Hamburg, Fleetwood, Topton, Lyons, Lenhartsville, Ancient Oaks, Wanamakers, Claussville, Macungie, and Alburtis.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.