Winds Exceed Forecasted Speeds

THose high winds that swept through central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, included some gusts reaching 50 miles per hour. AccuWeather issued an advisory for west winds between 20 to 25 mph, with stronger gusts expected throughout the day, but by midday, winds had already reached 40 to 45 mph. Despite the strong winds, no local damage was reported. Looking ahead, rain is expected tonight into Friday, with a chance of some brief periods of freezing rain in the Lewistown area.