WFO PHILADELPHIA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania...

Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 428 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Birdsboro,

or 7 miles southeast of Reading, moving east at 25 mph. This storm

has a history of producing wind damage.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is

possible.

* Locations impacted include...

Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville, Birdsboro, Collegeville,

Royersford, Trappe, Schwenksville, Elverson, Bechtelsville, Green

Lane, New Morgan, Pughtown, Spring Mount, Gilbertsville,

Cedarville, Skippack, Stowe, Boyertown, and Spring City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a

building.

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