Severe weather: Brief, destructive storms topple trees, power lines from Chester to Bucks

6,000 Berks customers remain without power day after damaging windstorm

A powerful windstorm with gusts of more than 60 mph uprooted trees, toppled light standards, snapped utility poles and knocked out power for over 15,000 customers Tuesday afternoon in Berks County. Unlike some storms that leave a defined well-defined path of destruction, Tuesday’s windstorm, which included a few brief showers without thunder and lightning, was selective in its damage. A utility pole along the 1600 block of South 16th Street in R…

Severe weather: Brief, destructive storms topple trees, power lines from Chester to Bucks

Severe weather packed a hefty punch Tuesday as damaging winds took down trees and power lines from Chester to Bucks counties.

Severe storms sweep through Berks County, causing widespread damage and power outages

A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms tore through Berks County Tuesday afternoon, downing trees, damaging structures, and knocking out power to thousands of residents. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the county shortly after 3 p.m., as storms packing winds up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail approached from the west. A Wind Advisory remained in effect until 8 p.m., warning of sustained winds betwee…