URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
412 AM EST MON FEB 9 2015
…SNOW AND ICE TODAY INTO TONIGHT…
…Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 am est tuesday…
* Locations…New York City…Long Island…and portions of northeastern New Jersey.
* Hazard types…Freezing rain…snow…and sleet.
* Accumulations…Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch…along with around a tenth of an inch of ice.
* Temperatures…in the mid 20s.
* Visibilities…occasionally 1/2 mile or less within the snow.
* Timing…Freezing rain this morning will have some sleet mixing in at times. More snow mixes in this afternoon and becomes the more dominant precipitation type late afternoon through the evening.
* Impacts…Hazardous travel due to snow and ice accumulations along with reduced visibilities.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow…sleet…or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities…And use caution while driving.
The survival of local journalism depends on your support.
We are a small family-owned operation. You rely on us to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Just a few dollars can help us continue to bring this important service to our community.
Support RiverheadLOCAL today.
