URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA 221 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025 PAZ004>006-010>012-017-018-024-033-037-041-042-181300- /O.NEW.KCTP.EC.A.0001.250120T0900Z-250122T1700Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Including the cities of Emporium, Philipsburg, Warren, Johnstown, Ridgway, DuBois, Laporte, Coudersport, St. Marys, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Clearfield, Renovo, Mansfield, Somerset, and Bradford 221 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 and 25 below zero possible at times. * WHERE...The Northern and Western Mountains of Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
