Tornadoes Touch Down, Warnings Issued Across Berks, Montgomery, Maryland

On July 1, 2025, a weak EF-0 tornado with wind speeds up to 70 mph touched down in Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado warning issued for Berks and Montgomery counties lasted from 4:47 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., urging residents to seek shelter immediately due to the risk of flying debris, roof and vehicle damage, and potential destruction of mobile homes. The NWS conducted a storm survey in eastern Berks County following the event and highlighted accompanying severe thunderstorms with hail as large as 0.75 inches, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding risks, with rainfall totals between 2.0-2.5 inches. Concurrently, severe weather warnings, including tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts, were issued in parts of Maryland, emphasizing the broader regional threat from storms on that day. Officials stressed safety precautions such as moving to basements or interior rooms of sturdy buildings and avoiding driving during tornado warnings. The storms were expected to clear before the Fourth of July weekend, providing relief to the affected regions.