A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, and Huntingdon counties on Saturday at 12:40 p.m. The warning was valid until 1:30 p.m., with quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph expected. The impacted locations included Altoona, Tyrone, Philipsburg, and others, with instructions to stay inside a well-built structure away from windows.
In addition to the thunderstorm warning, lightning safety tips were provided to reduce the risk of lightning-related incidents. Recommendations included having a lightning safety plan when outdoors, sheltering indoors during a storm, and waiting at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike before resuming outdoor activities. Safety measures for outdoor situations without shelter were also detailed, such as avoiding tall objects and open fields.
Furthermore, tips for safe driving in heavy rainfall were outlined by the National Weather Service. Advice included maintaining safe driving distances, reducing speed, choosing the middle lanes, prioritizing visibility with headlights on, and being cautious around large vehicles. Additionally, precautions were given for dealing with slippery roads, managing windshield wipers, and finding safe locations to pull over in extreme weather conditions.
Overall, staying informed about weather alerts and following safety guidelines from local authorities can help minimize risks during severe weather situations. The information was provided by United Robots through its Advance Local Weather Alerts service, which utilizes machine learning to compile data from the National Weather Service.
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