Friday, February 18, 2022

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County for Saturday


The National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County for Saturday.
.WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Counties of Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, 
Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Northern Lycoming, Sullivan, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York, Lancaster

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing snow will reduce visibility and cause poor travel
conditions during and after snowfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected and dangerous snow squalls are also possible, mainly north and west of Interstate 81. Blowing snow and reduced visibility can be
expected during and after snowfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.