Winter storm watch for us, Storm warning for Mariners

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:18 PM EST on January 22, 2017

Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday evening...

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* Hazard types... snow... sleet... and freezing rain.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of around 6 inches... along

with around a tenth of an inch of ice.

* Timing... precipitation will begin Monday night and continue into

Tuesday.

* Impacts... significant amounts of wintry precipitation may lead

to slippery roads and hazardous travel conditions.

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

* Temperatures... in the upper 20s.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant

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

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

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For Mariners:

Storm Warning statement as of 3:01 PM EST on January 22, 2017

Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM Monday to 11 am EST

Tuesday.

* winds... northeast 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt.

* Seas... 18 to 23 feet.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or

occuring. Recreational boaters should remain in port... or take

shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should

prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions... and

consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds

and waves subside.