Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Berks County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Several local roads are closed because of downed trees, utility poles and wires, emergency officials said this morning.
Route 61 is closed between Route 73 and Ashley Way in Ontelaunee Township, and Route 183 is closed between West Leesport Road and Palisades Drive in Bern Township.
There were also reports of trees blocking secondary roads and scattered power outages throughout Berks County and surrounding areas, dispatchers said.
The West Shore Bypass, Warren Street bypasses and Interstate 176 and 78 were open in all directions.
