Winter storm watch, Ice Accrretion, small craft advisory...

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:45 PM EST on February 10, 2017

Winter Storm Watch in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

Watch which is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* Hazard types... heavy snow and gusty winds. The snow will likely mix with rain for a time Sunday and Sunday night on the immediate coast.

* Accumulations... 6 or more inches of snow possible. Some areas may see over a foot.

* Timing... snow begins late Sunday morning or early afternoon and becomes heavy at times Sunday afternoon and night. The snow will taper off Monday afternoon.

* Impacts... on Sunday, snow will develop and become heavy at times during the afternoon and especially Sunday night. The snow will be blown about by strong winds at times, mainly near the coast.

Some power outages possible due to heavy wet snow where temperatures remain near 32 degrees and where rain mixes in near the

coast. Near-blizzard conditions possible later Sunday night and

Monday where snow remains light and fluffy.

* Winds... northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Temperatures... in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

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

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.

 

Ice Accretion Advisory, Small Craft Advisory, Storm Watch

Statement as of 6:36 PM EST on February 10, 2017

Freezing spray advisory in effect until 1 am EST Saturday...

Small Craft Advisory now in effect until 9 PM EST this

evening.

Storm watch remains in effect from late Sunday night through

Monday evening.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a freezing spray

advisory... which is in effect until 1 am EST Saturday.

* Winds... northeast 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.

* Seas... 14 to 19 feet.

* Freezing spray... moderate.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots

are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners... especially those operating smaller

vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

A storm watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of

48 to 63 knots has significantly increased... but the specific

timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to

provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to

consider altering their plans.

A freezing spray advisory means that light to moderate

accumulation of ice is expected on vessels. Operating a vessel in

freezing spray can be hazardous. It is recommended that vessels

be prepared to take appropriate counter measures before putting

to sea or enter the advisory area.