Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Girard Township
Sent
Wed, Dec 10 @ 8:24am
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued December 10 at 8:11AM EST until December 12 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 10
inches. Locally higher amounts up to 14 inches within the most
persistent lake effect snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Erie County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and
evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of snow is expected early
Wednesday, with peak snow rates of up to 1 inch per hour. After a
break in the snow most of the day Wednesday, a period of snow and
falling temperatures is expected Wednesday evening. Lake effect
snow develops overnight Wednesday night and persists through
Thursday night.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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.
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.
This notification was posted by Girard Township. Girard 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.
