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Flash Flood Warning

16 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 3:00 AM. At 9:05 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 3:00 AM. At 9:05 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

16 hours ago: The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning forBerks County until 10:15 PM. At 8:58 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fredericksburg to Homeville, moving northeast at 35 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning forBerks County until 10:15 PM. At 8:58 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fredericksburg to Homeville, moving northeast at 35 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Reading police arrest 16-year-old, charge him as adult in fatal July 4 shooting

A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult with criminal homicide following a fatal shooting late Saturday night in Reading that claimed the life of another 16-year-old.According to the Reading Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Windsor Street at approximately 11:32 p.m

Utility work, crack sealing, shoulder widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 5, 2026

Motorists in Berks County should expect several roadway work zones this week as PennDOT and a local utility complete maintenance and infrastructure projects. The work will include crack sealing, shoulder widening, and waterline installation, with daytime lane restrictions and flagging planned at sev

Reading opens official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone with ribbon cutting downtown

City officials and regional tourism leaders officially opened the Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone in downtown Reading on Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Santander Arena, kicking off a weekend of free events centered around the FIFA World Cup 2026.The ceremony featured Reading Ma

Berks County police urge drivers to stay sober during Fourth of July holiday

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Those who have the pleasure of meeting Michael Toledo will quickly pick up on his reference to “family” in his messages to the community he has been serving for the past 16 years as President and CEO of Centro Hispano in Reading. The concept of family is deeply rooted in his early beginnings as a ch

Bernie Nowartarski: From the NFL dream to coaching the next generation

From his earliest days playing football for Penn Alsace as a young boy, to the NFL, to serving as a coach for many aspiring young players, Bernie Nowartarski remains dedicated to the craft, and to the determination which has helped to sustain him through life’s challenges. Born in St. Joseph’s Hospi

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