Lake Effect Snow Warning Updated
From
North East Township
Sent
Thu, Jan 15 @ 1:24am
Description
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 15 at 1:22AM EST until January 16 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 4 and 10 inches. The greatest storm total snowfall will
favor the higher terrain of inland Erie and Crawford County.
* WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wintry weather could impact the morning
and evening commute today. Wind chills will be around Zero degrees
this morning.
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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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.
