Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
North East Township
Sent
Thu, Dec 22 @ 4:07pm
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued December 22 at 3:58PM EST until December 25 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Multi-hazard winter storm with a combination of strong
winds, very cold temperatures, snow, and blowing snow expected.
Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 60 mph. Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind
chills as low as 30 below zero.
* WHERE...In Ohio, Lake, Ashtabula Inland and Ashtabula
Lakeshore counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and
Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 AM Friday to 4 PM
EST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 4 AM Friday to 10
AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility and potentially
cause hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could impact
the morning and evening commute. Very strong winds could cause
extensive damage to trees, power lines, and blowing snow. The
cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A window of brief intense snowfall is
expected with a cold front between 2 AM and 6 AM Friday
morning. This front also brings a sharp temperature drop over
a matter of a couple hours, where temperatures above freezing
drop to the single digits through Friday morning. A flash
freeze is likely with this occurrence. Strongest winds and
greatest blowing snow potential will be Friday afternoon
through Friday night. From Friday through Sunday, a period of
almost 48 hours where temperatures remain in the single
digits. This combined with the strong winds would allow for a
long period of wind chills well below zero. Temperatures this
cold for an extended period of time will impact infrastructure
across the region with frozen pipes a concern.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all
travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit
www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic
conditions.
This notification was posted by North East Township. North East Township 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.
