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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

NWS issues Winter Storm Warning






URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
320 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018


...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning and evening
  commutes on Thursday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total
  snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up
  to 10 inches especially across Queens and Nassau Counties, are
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York
  including the 5 Boroughs of New York City.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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