Pennsylvania Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 13:43
At 443 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Minersville,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Kutztown, Hamburg, Sinking Spring, Leesport, Shoemakersville,
Bernville, Strausstown, Lenhartsville, Fairview Hgts, Spring Ridge,
Centerport, and Whitfield.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.