Værmelding for Staple Bend Tunnel

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 20 at 3:34PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as lowas 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold windchills as low as 24 below expected.* WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties.* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to noon ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zerocould cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if precautions are nottaken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin isexposed to these temperatures.Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If youmust go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes willkeep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin toreduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and ahat will keep you from losing your body heat.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.

National Weather Service