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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Winter Weather Advisory-Wind Chill Advisory

p>URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA 1006 PM EST WED FEB 7 2007

VERY COLD WIND CHILLS FOR TONIGHT

BRISK WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL COMBINE WITH TEMPERATURES FALLING TO NEAR ZERO TO PRODUCE A WIND CHILL AROUND 15 BELOW ZERO OVERNIGHT.

MCKEAN-POTTER-ELK-CAMERON-CLEARFIELD-CAMBRIA-SOMERSET- 1006 PM EST WED FEB 7 2007

WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY

West to Northwest winds averaging between 10 and 15 MPH with gusts around 20 MPH will combine with temperatures falling to near zero to produce a wind chill near 15 below.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure to dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves.

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