Post by scannerman5555 on Feb 27, 2005 19:35:51 GMT -5
;D ;D
Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 5:35 PM EST on February 27, 2005
... Winter Storm Warning in effect for Monday afternoon and night...
The National Weather Service in Upton New York has issued a Winter
Storm Warning.
Snow will arrive late Monday morning or early afternoon... and may
become heavy at times late Monday afternoon and evening. Some mixing
with rain or sleet will be possible by late Monday afternoon and
evening... which could hold down snow accumulations slightly.
Even so... current indications are that an 8 to 13 inch snowfall could
occur by the time the snow tapers off Monday night. Winds could also
become quite strong during the period of heaviest snowfall. Northeast
winds of 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts up to 40 mph may cause near
blizzard conditions... with considerable blowing and drifting of snow
and significantly reduced visibilities.
A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected to occur. Heavy snow is forecast to accumulate in the
affected areas... causing hazardous driving conditions. Those with
travel plans in the warning area should choose an alternate
Route... or 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.
Flood Watch / Flood Statement
Statement as of 4:32 PM EST on February 27, 2005
... The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a coastal
Flood Watch for Monday night...
Developing low pressure along the southeast coast will move
north-northeast up through the Carolina coast tonight. The strong
low will continue to intensify on Monday as it tracks northeast from
Cape Hatteras to just east of Long Island by Monday night. The
tightening pressure gradient between low pressure and departing high
to the north will increase easterly winds to 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph Monday afternoon... gradually turning northeast in the
evening and then north at night with increased winds of 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph.
These strong winds will create tidal departures of 2 to 3 ft across
the shores of the Great South Bay... Atlantic Ocean... and New York
Harbor... and departures of 3 to 4 ft across the shores of Peconic
Bay and Long Island Sound. These tidal departures will be on top of
the lunar tides which are coming off astronomical highs. This will
cause widespread minor coastal flooding and locally moderate coastal
flooding along the South Shore of Long Island and the shores of New
York Harbor. Widespread moderate coastal flooding is expected across
the shores of Peconic Bay... and western Long Island Sound. The most
vulnerable areas will be the back bays and inlets. To make things
worse... the strong northeast and then north winds will bring waves
of 4 to 7 ft crashing upon the north facing shoreline of Long Island
Sound... increasing potential damage.
Those areas affected by moderate coastal flooding can expect
washover over roads... moderate shoreline erosion... and heavy surf.
Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 5:35 PM EST on February 27, 2005
... Winter Storm Warning in effect for Monday afternoon and night...
The National Weather Service in Upton New York has issued a Winter
Storm Warning.
Snow will arrive late Monday morning or early afternoon... and may
become heavy at times late Monday afternoon and evening. Some mixing
with rain or sleet will be possible by late Monday afternoon and
evening... which could hold down snow accumulations slightly.
Even so... current indications are that an 8 to 13 inch snowfall could
occur by the time the snow tapers off Monday night. Winds could also
become quite strong during the period of heaviest snowfall. Northeast
winds of 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts up to 40 mph may cause near
blizzard conditions... with considerable blowing and drifting of snow
and significantly reduced visibilities.
A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected to occur. Heavy snow is forecast to accumulate in the
affected areas... causing hazardous driving conditions. Those with
travel plans in the warning area should choose an alternate
Route... or 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.
Flood Watch / Flood Statement
Statement as of 4:32 PM EST on February 27, 2005
... The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a coastal
Flood Watch for Monday night...
Developing low pressure along the southeast coast will move
north-northeast up through the Carolina coast tonight. The strong
low will continue to intensify on Monday as it tracks northeast from
Cape Hatteras to just east of Long Island by Monday night. The
tightening pressure gradient between low pressure and departing high
to the north will increase easterly winds to 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph Monday afternoon... gradually turning northeast in the
evening and then north at night with increased winds of 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph.
These strong winds will create tidal departures of 2 to 3 ft across
the shores of the Great South Bay... Atlantic Ocean... and New York
Harbor... and departures of 3 to 4 ft across the shores of Peconic
Bay and Long Island Sound. These tidal departures will be on top of
the lunar tides which are coming off astronomical highs. This will
cause widespread minor coastal flooding and locally moderate coastal
flooding along the South Shore of Long Island and the shores of New
York Harbor. Widespread moderate coastal flooding is expected across
the shores of Peconic Bay... and western Long Island Sound. The most
vulnerable areas will be the back bays and inlets. To make things
worse... the strong northeast and then north winds will bring waves
of 4 to 7 ft crashing upon the north facing shoreline of Long Island
Sound... increasing potential damage.
Those areas affected by moderate coastal flooding can expect
washover over roads... moderate shoreline erosion... and heavy surf.