Post by scanman on Feb 24, 2005 13:35:11 GMT -5
Statement as of 10:47 AM EST on February 24, 2005
... Winter Storm Warning in effect for late this afternoon through
tonight...
Low pressure will develop near Cape Hatteras North Carolina this
afternoon
and move quickly northeastward tonight. Snow will spread across the
region from southwest to northeast by late afternoon and become
heavy at times this evening until shortly after midnight. Conditions
will likely deteriorate rapidly as the evening rush hour progresses
today. The snow will then taper off during the wee hours of the
morning before ending around sunrise Friday.
Storm total snow accumulations by the time all is said and done early
Friday morning will range from 5 to 8 inches. A few spots on the
South Shore of Suffolk County as well as the Twin Forks could see as
much as 9 inches. In addition... winds will increase tonight and
perhaps gust to around 25 mph. This will cause wind chill values to
drop into the single digits and teens tonight. The snow will be
fluffy in nature... so some blowing and drifting is likely as well.
A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected to occur. Heavy snow and or ice are forecast to accumulate
in the affected areas causing hazardous driving conditions. Those
with travel plans in the warning area are advised to choose an
alternate Route... or should use extreme caution if travel is
unavoidable.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations...
slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Practice your winter
safety rules... keep an extra flashlight... food and water in your car
in case of emergency.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at
weather.Gov/okx for further details or updates.
... Winter Storm Warning in effect for late this afternoon through
tonight...
Low pressure will develop near Cape Hatteras North Carolina this
afternoon
and move quickly northeastward tonight. Snow will spread across the
region from southwest to northeast by late afternoon and become
heavy at times this evening until shortly after midnight. Conditions
will likely deteriorate rapidly as the evening rush hour progresses
today. The snow will then taper off during the wee hours of the
morning before ending around sunrise Friday.
Storm total snow accumulations by the time all is said and done early
Friday morning will range from 5 to 8 inches. A few spots on the
South Shore of Suffolk County as well as the Twin Forks could see as
much as 9 inches. In addition... winds will increase tonight and
perhaps gust to around 25 mph. This will cause wind chill values to
drop into the single digits and teens tonight. The snow will be
fluffy in nature... so some blowing and drifting is likely as well.
A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected to occur. Heavy snow and or ice are forecast to accumulate
in the affected areas causing hazardous driving conditions. Those
with travel plans in the warning area are advised to choose an
alternate Route... or should use extreme caution if travel is
unavoidable.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations...
slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Practice your winter
safety rules... keep an extra flashlight... food and water in your car
in case of emergency.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at
weather.Gov/okx for further details or updates.