Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 4:28PM EDT until July 11 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Womelsdorf, or
near Myerstown, moving south at 20 mph. At 410 PM EDT, 911
dispatchers reported trees down on wires north of Womelsdorf.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Womelsdorf, Wernersville, Robesonia, and Bernville.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Berks, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: