[BCVHFA] Fw: [Dial] [Fwd: [mvarbb] Strong Storm Approaching]

[Tom]

> Batten down the hatches!  A strong Low Pressure system, still deepening
> is approaching the Ohio Valley.  The Low Pressure center will pass to
> our West, with a Central Pressure of that equaling a Category I
> Hurricane.  As the system moves in our direction, and bangs up against a
> High Pressure, a strong Pressure gradient will develop with wind gusts
> approaching 50 to 60 MPH.
> 
> Strongest winds should be during the late morning through afternoon and
> evening, slowly decreasing through the late evening and overnight.
> Sustained winds should be in the range of 30 to 45 MPH.  Everyone should
> ensure there are no objects on your property capable of being picked up
> and thrown.
> 
> As we all experienced with "Ike", there will be the potential of power
> outages, so be prepared to react to these situations.  There will also
> be the potential of tree branches breaking and falling, as well as trees
> being blown over...
> 
> Additionally, as the storm moves off to the Northeast, it will drag a
> cold front through the area, ushering in cold air.  The combination of
> wind and falling temperatures will bring about the potential of some
> very cold Wind Chill readings.  Overnight temperatures Wednesday through
> Thursday morning may well approach wind chill values in the -5 to +5
> degree F wind chill.  Wind chills on Thursday will also be in the very
> cold range as +5 to +15 degree F wind chills may be experienced.
> 
> SKYWARN, XWARN, WARN, And Emergency Management personnel should stay
> abreast of any situations potentially brought on by this powerful storm.
> Everyone should monitor TV, Radio, and NOAA Weather radios for rapidly
> changing conditions.
> 
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