Storm update

Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 4:06 am EST on February 14, 2014

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 am EST this

morning.

* hazard types... heavy snow... sleet... and freezing rain.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches... along

with around one quarter of an inch of ice.

* Timing... mixed sleet and freezing rain will breifly change to

snow before precipitation ends mid morning today.

* Impacts... significant travel delays are likely with snow

covered roads. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

* Winds... northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Temperatures... in the upper 20s.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...

sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also

possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

During power outages... one of the greatest hazards is improper

use of generators. Portable generators must go outside... at

least 15 feet from windows or doors... to avoid life-threatening

Carbon monoxide (co) poisoning. Co gas can be deadly if it builds

up inside a home... garage... or basement. Have a co detector

with battery back-up where people sleep. Check detector

batteries. Do not use grills or Camp stoves indoors. Signs of co

poisoning are headache... nausea... vomiting... dizziness. Co can

cause loss of consciousness and death. If you suspect co

poisoning... get out of the house and call 911 at once.