Snow Squall Warning until 02:45PM
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for... North central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania... Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania... Southwestern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania... West central Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 245 PM EST.
* At 207 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Jim Thorpe, or near Lehighton, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar and webcams. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes Northeast Extension between mile markers 61 and 86. Locations impacted include... Lehighton, Northampton, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Slatington, Nesquehoning, Weatherly, Walnutport, Brodheadsville, New Mahoning, Kunkletown, Neffs, Gilbert, Coffeetown, Rossland, Berlinsville, Emerald, Kresgeville, Danielsville, and Beltzville State Park.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CARBON, PA ... LEHIGH, PA ... MONROE, PA ... NORTHAMPTON, PA
Instructions:
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads, bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and be prepared for a sudden loss of traction. Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions.
Address/Location
Borough of Bath
121 S Walnut St
Bath, PA 18014
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 610-837-6525
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BATH followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Snow Squall Warning