URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
353 AM EST FRI FEB 13 2015
…FRIGID WIND CHILLS THIS MORNING…
…STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING…
…Winter storm watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon…
The National Weather Service in New York has issued a winter storm watch…which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* Locations…southeastern Connecticut and eastern Long Island.
* Hazard types…strong winds…snow and blowing snow…with near blizzard conditions.
* Accumulations…snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches.
* Winds…west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* Visibilities…one quarter mile or less at times.
* Timing…Light snow develops saturday afternoon…becoming heavy at times Saturday night into early Sunday morning…Before tapering off Sunday afternoon. Considerable blowing and drifting snow…with near blizzard conditions…is possible late Saturday night through Sunday morning as winds increase.
* Impacts…dangerous travel due to snow and strong winds with near blizzard conditions possible. Strong winds may down power lines and tree limbs.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow…sleet…or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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