Along with a Winter Weather Advisory, the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County as well.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Schuylkill County
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Schuylkill County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized maximum snowfall up to 6 inches is possible in the higher terrain in the northern portion of the county.