Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Leesport, or 8
miles north of Reading, moving southeast at 25 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Reading, Wyomissing, Birdsboro, Kutztown, Hamburg, Fleetwood, Sinking
Spring, Laureldale, Womelsdorf, Wernersville, Topton, Robesonia,
Leesport, Shoemakersville, Bally, Bernville, Bechtelsville, Lyons,
Lenhartsville, and New Morgan.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Berks
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov