Alum Bank, PA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW BANDS THIS MORNING...

Strong west-northwest winds and moisture streaming off the
relatively warmer waters of the Great Lakes will generate narrow,
slowly-meandering bands of briefly heavy lake effect snow. These
snow bands will impact portions of I-99 in Blair and Centre
County between mile markers 15 and 85, I-80 between mile marker
138 and 193, as well as roadways in Huntingdon, Cameron, Clinton,
Mifflin, Lycoming Tioga, Sullivan and Potter counties for the
next several hours.

Bands of lake effect snow can quickly reduce visibility and cause
rapid accumulations of snow greater than one inch per hour. The
reduced traction and blinding visibility of a snow band can make
travel very dangerous very quickly.

Use extra caution if you must travel this morning. If you encounter
bands of heavy snow, slow down, turn on your hazard lights and
consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility and
potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Allow plenty of
stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid
braking suddenly.

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak wind
gusts should begin to decrease later this morning into the
afternoon.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and
Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake
effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads
slick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure or shelter outdoor objects and holiday
decorations prior to the onset of winds.

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