Blizzard Warning for NYC and Southern NY State Active for next 2 days · National Weather Service This alert has been updated. Posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago Crippling and potentially historic blizzard to impact the area from late Monday into Tuesday. Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 1 pm Monday to midnight EST Tuesday night. Locations: New York City and surrounding immediate suburbs. Long Island, and most of southern Connecticut. Hazard types: Heavy snow and blowing snow, with blizzard conditions. Accumulations: snow accumulation of 20 to 30 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour expected late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Winds: north 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph, strongest across eastern Long Island. Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times. Temperatures: in the lower 20s. Timing: light snow will begin Monday morning, with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible by the evening rush. Snow will pick up in intensity Monday evening, with the heaviest snow and strongest winds from about midnight Monday night into Tuesday afternoon. Impacts: Life-threatening conditions and extremely dangerous travel due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, with Whiteout conditions. Secondary and tertiary roads may become impassable. Strong winds may down power lines and tree limbs. Recommended actions A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities will lead to Whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel. Have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. All unnecessary travel is discouraged beginning Monday afternoon, to allow people already on the road to safely reach their destinations before the heavy snow begins, and to allow snow removal equipment to begin to clear roads. The original text for this alert has been automatically reformatted to correct capitalization. ready.govTips from ready.gov Before: Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit: Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products. Sand to improve traction. Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm. More: What to do before winter storms and extreme cold. During: Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack - a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside. Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly. Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately. Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms. google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=dc614f49ecf9dd01&hl=en&gl=US&source=web
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:28:46 +0000
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