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.
At 6:42 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cleona, or near Annville, moving east at 35 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include Reading, Wyomissing, Sinking Spring, Laureldale, Womelsdorf, Wernersville, Robesonia, Leesport, Shoemakersville, Bernville, Strausstown, Spring Ridge, Fairview Hgts, Shillington, West Reading, Mount Penn, Mohnton, Kenhorst, St. Lawrence, and Centerport.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.