Snow Squall Warning Issued
From
South Williamsport
Sent
Fri, Nov 18 @ 4:06pm
Description
Snow Squall Warning issued November 18 at 3:57PM EST until November 18 at 5:30PM EST by NWS State College PA
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Centre County in central Pennsylvania...
Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania...
Lycoming County in north central Pennsylvania...
Union County in central Pennsylvania...
* Until 530 PM EST.
* At 357 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Slate Run to near South Renovo to Snow Shoe to
Julian to Warriors Mark, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow.
Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling
visibility. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are
expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Kylertown and Milton-Williamsport exits, specifically from mile
markers 144 to 210.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 99 between mile markers 59 and 61, and from mile markers
63 to 85.
Interstate 180 from mile markers 9 to 29.
Locations impacted include...
State College, Williamsport, Lock Haven, Bellefonte, Lewisburg,
Montoursville, Jersey Shore, Mifflinburg, Park Forest Village,
Carroll, Woodward and Boalsburg.
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.
Serious injuries and deaths may result from people exiting their
vehicles during a snow squall. Drivers may not be able to see you or
stop! If you have been involved in an accident or pulled to the side
of the roadway, quickly exit your vehicle and move as far away from
the roadway as possible ONLY when it is safe to do so. Do not stand
along or near the roadway, since approaching vehicles may be unable
to maintain control.
This notification was posted by South Williamsport. South Williamsport is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
