The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Berks County until 445 PM. At 4:02 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Strausstown, or 9 miles northeast of Myerstown, moving south at 20 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include Womelsdorf, Wernersville, Robesonia, Bernville, and Strausstown. 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.