As winter approaches, several states are currently experiencing severe weather conditions, prompting the issuance of various alerts by the National Weather Service (NWS). From heavy snowfall to strong winds and winter weather advisories, residents in different regions are urged to exercise caution and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.
In Pennsylvania, a Special Weather Statement issued by the NWS State College on November 16 at 3:30 PM EST warned of a band of heavy snow moving southeast at 35 mph. Locations such as State College, Bellefonte, and Clearfield were expected to experience reduced visibility to below 1 mile, leading to dangerous driving conditions. The advisory recommended delaying travel through the affected areas.
Meanwhile, in Maryland and Virginia, Wind Advisories were issued by the NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC for specific counties. Northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph were forecasted for Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties until 10 AM EST on November 17. In Central Virginia Blue Ridge, similar wind conditions were expected until 6 PM EST on the same day. These gusty winds could potentially cause unsecured objects to be blown around, tree limbs to fall, and power outages to occur.
In Alaska, a Winter Weather Advisory was issued by the NWS Juneau AK for the Klondike Highway east of MP 6 from 6 AM to 6 PM AKST on November 16. The advisory predicted snowfall totals of up to 6 inches near White Pass, with the heaviest rates expected on Monday afternoon. Travel in the area could become difficult due to the snow accumulation.
As these weather events unfold, it is crucial for residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. By heeding the warnings and advisories provided by the NWS, individuals can minimize risks and mitigate potential impacts of severe weather conditions.
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References:
– NWS State College PA: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1c674fdfb0695d563289c01da95a641cdfea6856.001.1.cap
– NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Wind Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4dafdcbaabfbf27b0a79a641dcf9cb2a69c9ca2e.005.1.cap
– NWS Juneau AK Winter Weather Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.20becd64a7a357d502cb5fdada417db77bcc06fd.001.1.cap
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