Snow Squall Warning Updated
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Economy
Sent
Fri, Dec 19 @ 3:10pm
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Description
Snow Squall Warning issued December 19 at 2:40PM EST until December 19 at 3:15PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 240 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line from
near Ellwood City to over Hampton Township, or along a line from 7
miles north of Beaver Falls to over McCandless Township, moving east
at 40 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...
Ross Township, McCandless Township, Cranberry, Butler, Franklin
Park, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Columbiana, Monaca, East Palestine,
Shaler Township, Hampton Township, New Kensington, Lower Burrell,
Harrison Township, Economy, Ellwood City, Wexford, Homeacre-Lyndora
and New Brighton.
This includes the following highways...
Parkway North between mile markers 10 and 13. Interstate 79 in
Pennsylvania between mile markers 68 and 102. Interstate 376 between
mile markers 19 and 40. Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 1
and 44.
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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