Urgent Weather Alert for Blair County and Surrounding Areas
Hey there, folks! We have some important weather news to bring to your attention. The National Weather Service has issued an urgent weather alert for Blair County and the surrounding areas on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
What’s Happening?
According to the report, heavy rain is anticipated later this evening, which could potentially lead to localized flooding into early Friday morning. It seems like we’re not just in for a drizzle but a real downpour!
But that’s not all. There could also be a few severe thunderstorms this evening, primarily across western PA. The main threat from these storms? Damaging winds. The report also notes that a brief, weak tornado cannot be ruled out across SW PA. Sounds like a pretty intense evening weather-wise, doesn’t it?
They’re also expecting a gusty southeasterly wind across the western highlands today. This is set to change to a gusty westerly wind area wide on Friday.
Any Changes?
Yes, indeed! The forecast now includes wind speed and updated rainfall graphics. They’ve also added threat levels for tornadoes, hail, and wind risk this evening. This is crucial information to help us all stay safe and prepared.
Where Can I Get More Details?
For more comprehensive information and graphics about this weather alert, you can visit the National Weather Service’s website at here. You can also find additional weather information at here or here.
This crucial weather update was shared by the Blair County Department of Emergency Services-HM. The original post was published on April 11, 2024, at 12:47 PM (UTC). You can find the original post here.
Remember to stay safe, folks! Keep an eye on the weather and make any necessary preparations.