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Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 4:28 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 1 PM EST this
afternoon...

* locations... Warren County and the Laurel Highlands.

* Hazard types... snow and gusty winds.

* Accumulations... 2 to 4 inches of snow.

* Timing... lake effect and upslope snow will continue into
Sunday morning.

* Impacts... difficult travel conditions in reduced visibility
due to snow and gusty winds. As temperatures drop this
evening... any untreated roads... bridges and sidewalks will
become icy.

* Winds... west 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Temperatures... 11 to 18.

* Visibilities... below one-half mile at times in heavier snow
bands.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Motorists should be especially cautious on bridges and
overpasses... where slippery spots develop first. Stay tuned to
NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information
for the latest updates. Additional details can also be found at...
weather.Gov/statecollege.





Wind Advisory
Statement as of 5:01 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM EST this
afternoon...

* winds... sustained from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph... with
occasional gusts between 45 and 50 mph.

* Timing... this morning into the early afternoon.

* Impacts... large branches could fall. Minor structural damage
to building... such as shingles blown off. Localized blowing
snow and greatly reduced visibilities.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or
gusts of 46 and 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong may cause
minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in
high profile vehicles should use caution until the wind subsides.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for further details or updates.