The next several days will be filled with rain, wind, a chance of some snow showers, and then bitter cold for the holiday weekend.
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Rain will begin Thursday in Lower Bucks County and periods of heavy precipitation can be expected through Friday morning or afternoon, forecasters from the National Weather Service said.
Bucks County is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of rain, which will cause the threat of minor flooding in some areas, forecasters said.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Lower Bucks County from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.
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“Precipitation is expected to remain as mostly rain, although some light mixed precipitation is possible at the start northwest of I-95, and light flurries or snow showers are possible Friday afternoon as the rain ends. No significant snow or ice accumulation is expected,” forecasters said in a briefing presentation on Thursday morning.
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On Thursday night and into Friday night, winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 to 50 mph.
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“Right along the cold front as it moves through on Friday, a narrow squall line could develop bringing localized wind gusts up to 60 mph. These winds could lead to downed trees and power outages,” forecasters said.
An abrupt drop in temperature will accompany the passage of the precipitation on Friday, quickly causing wet surfaces to freeze. Forecasters issued a warning that the sudden drop in temperature may result in extremely slippery conditions and potentially dangerous travel conditions.
On Friday and Saturday nights, dangerously low wind chills of -1 degrees to -7 degrees are expected, forecasters said.
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Sunny weather is expected for Christmas day, but the high temperature is expected to be 26 degrees.
State officials are warning those traveling to be cautious of the freezing risk Friday and extreme cold through the holiday weekend.
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Pennsylvania State Police are asking motorists to “postpone any travel that isn’t absolutely necessary. If you must travel, make sure someone knows where you are going and when you expect to arrive. Be sure to have your cell phone and a charger. Check weather forecasts and travel advisories before you walk out the door.”
“This upcoming frigid weather will create safety hazards, so it is important to bundle up to stay safe if you must go outside,” Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson said. “To avoid frostbite and hypothermia, I advise you to cover all exposed skin, dress in layers, wear water resistant clothing to stay dry, drink warm beverages and take frequent breaks from the cold. Please keep an eye on yourself and your neighbors for effects of freezing temperatures. If anyone starts to continuously shiver, they should go inside, as that is their body’s way of saying it is getting too cold.”
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