Weather Alerts for LackawannaIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| LACKAWANNA | ||
Areas Affected: Wyoming - Lackawanna - Luzerne - Pike - Southern Wayne |
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| Effective: Sun, 1/25 5:59am | Updated: Sun, 1/25 11:30am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 1/25 6:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. * WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will likely be very heavy at times this afternoon into the early evening with hourly rates potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour. Some sleet could mix in at times this evening, and the snow may become lighter with occasional lulls as a few dry slots slide by the area. Overall, the snow becomes light to occasionally moderate after midnight and into early Monday morning. Occasional snow showers or flurries and blowing snow then continue into Monday afternoon. Temperatures will be very cold throughout this storm, hovering in the upper single digits to teens the entire time, with colder wind chills. Information: Persons 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. 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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