Winter Storm Watch, Wind chill ADvisory now in effect

Winter Storm Watch, Wind Chill Advisory statement as of 4:01 PM EST on March 11, 2017

Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 9 am EDT Sunday.

Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm  Watch which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through

Wednesday afternoon.

* Hazard types... very cold wind chill values through Sunday morning and the potential for heavy snowfall Tuesday and Wednesday.

* Wind chill as low as 29 below zero through Sunday morning.

* Accumulations... greater than 6 inches of snow is possible Tuesday into Wednesday.

* Timing... cold wind chills continue through Sunday morning. Heavy snow is expected Tuesday into Wednesday.

* Temperatures... as cold as 5 below zero Sunday morning. It will

be warmer during the snowfall, generally in the 20s to low 30s.

* Winds... northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph

through Sunday morning. On Tuesday expect northeast winds 15 to

25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Impacts... the combination of very cold temperatures and strong

winds will make it feel much colder. Frostbite will occur very

quickly on any exposed skin. Potentially heavy snow next week

may lead to dangerous travel conditions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds

will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in

frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and

gloves.

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.