Winter storm warning

Winter Storm Warning March 19, 2013

 

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight EDT tonight.

 

* locations... areas along and just inland of the mid coast of aine.

 

* Hazard types... heavy snow.

 

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches.

 

* Timing... snow will begin this morning and last through tonight.

 

* Impacts... roads will become snow covered and slippery. Snowfall

 

rates of one inch or more an hour are possible. Some power

 

outages are possible near the immediate coast in heavy... wet

 

snow. Some rain could mix in along the immediate coast this

 

afternoon.

 

* Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

 

* Temperatures... in the mid to upper 20s.

 

* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

 

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather

 

conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast

 

that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If

 

you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in

 

your vehicle in case of an emergency.