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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service New York NY

339 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018



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Western Passaic-

339 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018



...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7

  inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches at elevations

  above 800 feet.



* WHERE...Western Passaic County.



* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. North

  winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph may bring down 

  trees and powerlines. Be prepared for significant reductions in 

  visibility at times.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you

must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your

vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of

Transportation information services for the latest road

conditions.



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Orange-

339 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7

  inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches at elevations

  above 800 feet.



* WHERE...Orange County.



* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. North

  winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may bring down 

  trees and powerlines. Be prepared for significant reductions in 

  visibility at times.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you

must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your

vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of

Transportation information services for the latest road

conditions.



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Northern Fairfield-Putnam-

339 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST

SATURDAY...



* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total wet snow accumulations of 2 to 4

  inches, with locally higher amounts possible, especially at 

  elevations above 800 feet.



* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield County. In New York,

   Putnam County.



* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,

  including during the evening commute. North winds 20 to 30 mph

  with gusts up to 55 mph may bring down trees and powerlines. Be

  prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Any

  change in the track of the storm could result in much higher

  accumulations.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow

will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow

covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while

driving. Check local Department of Transportation information

services for the latest road conditions.



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JMC



