Snow Squall Warning Issued
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Fri, Dec 19 @ 3:09pm
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Description
Snow Squall Warning issued December 19 at 2:45PM EST until December 19 at 3:15PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Central Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania...
* Until 315 PM EST.
* At 245 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
from near Leechburg to over McDonald, or along a line from near
Vandergrift to 9 miles northwest of Canonsburg, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads and rapidly falling visibility due
to intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds. Wind
gusts up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
* Locations impacted include...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township,
Monroeville, Franklin Park, Vandergrift, Apollo, Shaler Township,
Plum, West Mifflin, North Side Pittsburgh, Baldwin, Upper St.
Clair, Murrysville, Hampton Township, Scott Township, Wilkinsburg
and Whitehall.
This includes the following highways...
Parkway North between mile markers 1 and 9. Interstate 79 in
Pennsylvania between mile markers 53 and 67. Interstate 376 between
mile markers 57 and 84. Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 45
and 61.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads, bridges
and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and be
prepared for sudden loss of traction.
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.
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