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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service New York NY

358 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018



NJZ002-NYZ067-011700-

/O.NEW.KOKX.WS.A.0005.180302T1100Z-180303T1100Z/

Western Passaic-Orange-

358 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018



...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE

FRIDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8

  inches with locally higher amounts are possible.



* WHERE...In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York,

  Orange County. Elevations above 800 feet will be the most 

  susceptible to receiving the heavy snow.



* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up

  to 50 mph can be expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,

  including during the evening commute on Friday. Damage to trees

  and power lines is possible. Significant reductions in 

  visibility are possible.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant

snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue

to monitor the latest forecasts.



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