Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Berks County, Pennsylvania
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 3:47PM EDT until August 7 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 347 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Berlinsville, or 8 miles southeast of Lehighton, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include... Allentown, Easton, Lehighton, Bethlehem, Forks, Emmaus, Northampton, Wilson, Hellertown, Nazareth, Palmerton, Bangor, Jim Thorpe, Slatington, Pen Argyl, Nesquehoning, Wind Gap, Bath, Walnutport, and Topton. This includes the following highways... Northeast Extension between mile markers 50 and 86. Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 44 and 76. Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 296 and 299, and near mile marker 305. Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET
Last Checked
23 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Berks County, Pennsylvania?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (23 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.
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