SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton have extended their Code Blue frigid weather alerts as dangerously cold temperatures and strong winds are expected to grip the region through early next week.
The alerts will remain in effect during the following periods:
Friday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. to Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 a.m. — Wind chill around 11FSunday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. to Monday, Dec. 22, 7 a.m. — Wind chill near 8FMonday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. to Tuesday, Dec. 23, 7 a.m. — Wind chill around 16F
Officials say warming centers and outreach operations will be expanded to protect vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness.
Strong Winds and Wintry Weather Expected
FOX56 Chief Meteorologist Brian Schroeder reports that a Wind Advisory is in effect for Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties from 7 p.m. Thursday through 1 a.m. Saturday.
A separate advisory covers Carbon and Monroe Counties from 1 a.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Schroeder’s forecast calls for a stretch of unsettled and increasingly wintry weather:
Thursday: Partly cloudy with clouds increasing. High near 44F, winds from the south at 10–20 mph, gusting to 30 mph.Thursday Night: Cloudy with rain totaling 1/2 to 1 inch, possibly more. Low around 42F. Winds strengthen from the south at 15–25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.Friday: Rain showers change to snow as temperatures drop into the 30s.Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 36F, low 28F.Sunday (Winter begins at 10:03 a.m.): Partly to mostly cloudy with mixed showers possible. High around 38F, low near 22F.Comment with Bubbles
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Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, secure loose outdoor items due to high winds, and check on elderly neighbors or anyone without reliable heat.