The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Berks County until 4:00 PM.
At 2:58 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from New Boston-Morea to near Schuylkill Haven to near Bernville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
In addition to hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.