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Tornado Confirmed in Southern Berks County on Tuesday

A tornado rated EF-0 struck Amity Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at approximately 4:47 p.m. on July 1, with maximum wind speeds reaching 70 miles per hour.
The tornado occurred during a storm that produced a rear-flank downdraft, which caused additional straight-line wind damage northeast toward Boyertown and Gilbertsville.
The tornado traveled nearly a mile, reaching widths of up to 150 yards, and caused damage to trees as it moved past Weavertown Lane, crossed Old Swede Road, and concluded near the intersection of Boyertown Pike and Camp Road, with its course showing some directional changes.
NWS Mount Holly reported no injuries or deaths and stated that over 10,000 residents experienced power outages. A local resident named Carol mentioned that they had a few guests visiting when all their phones suddenly went off.
The event highlights the vulnerability to brief tornadoes with EF-0 strength in the region and underscores the importance of local storm spotters and emergency services in damage assessment and public safety.

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