Blizzard Warning Updated
From
North East Township
Sent
Fri, Dec 23 @ 3:26pm
Description
Blizzard Warning issued December 23 at 3:21PM EST until December 24 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions
occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills occurring. Wind chills as low as
35 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For
the Wind Chill Warning, until 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
cause tree damage. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple observations in northeast Ohio
and northwest Pennsylvania have reported near-zero
visibilities. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow,
and strong winds will continue to create blizzard conditions
through tonight. From today 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.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.
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.
