NWS warns of wind gusts up to 55 mph

STATE COLLEGE, PA – April is to come like a lion Saturday, the National Weather Service issuing a high wind advisory for parts of central Pennsylvania. The alert runs from Saturday morning through 2 a.m. Sunday:

Wind advisory

Issued By
State College – PA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area
Portions of central Pennsylvania

Description
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY…

WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.

WHEN…From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/wind. 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.