Winter Storm Watch Updated
From
Greenwood Township
Sent
Tue, Nov 25 @ 1:29pm
Description
Winter Storm Watch issued November 25 at 1:08PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
over 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Crawford County.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds may down
power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Travel could be difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact busy Thanksgiving holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will push inland Thursday
morning. Intensity of snowbands is expected to increase throughout
the day when snow may quickly accumulate on untreated surfaces.
Heaviest snowfall will occur Thursday morning and early afternoon
where snowfall rates at times may exceed 1 inch per hour.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
This notification was posted by Greenwood Township. Greenwood 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.
