Corry, PA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Additional snow
accumulations of 6 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.

* WHERE...Southern Erie and Crawford counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected within lake effect
snow bands and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life- threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thanksgiving holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow bands will continue to
occur over southern Erie and northern and central Crawford
Counties through Friday. Peak snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour within snow bands are expected through early Friday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of
locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away.
Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes
in weather, visibility, and road 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.
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