[W8MWA] Pittsburgh NWS High Wind Warning

[Jeffrey Fritz]

The Piittsburgh National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for
our area. This is for tomorrow (Friday) between 1000 and 2200 EST. Winds
are expected to be between 30-40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH. (Let's hope
that our antennas stay up!)

The greater impact will be on the ridge locations. Less impact is expected
in lower areas such as Morgantown. Nevertheless, if possible, please
monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater (145.430MHz,  PL=103.5) during the day
tomorrow.

The full text of the warning from the NWS follows below.

73,

Jeff, WB1AAL
Jeffrey Fritz

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PAZ073>078-WVZ510>514-121015-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.HW.W.0002.240112T1500Z-240113T0300Z/
Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern
Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Bruceton Mills, Davis, Terra Alta, Kingwood,
Hazelton, and Coopers
Rock

128 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and
northern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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