Confluence, PA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and
5 inches  with 6 inches or more possible on the ridges. Winds
could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches and cause blowing and drifting snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wind chills will be close to 20 below
zero Friday night and Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will remain cold and blustery into Sunday
morning, but Saturday morning will be the coldest period.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

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