URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
416 AM EST SUN FEB 1 2015
…WINTER STORM TONIGHT AND MONDAY…
…Winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through Monday afternoon…
* Locations…eastern and southwest Suffolk…and southern Nassau counties.
* Hazard types…snow…sleet and freezing rain.
* Accumulations…snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches…along with a tenth of an inch of ice.
* Winds…northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Temperatures…in the lower 30s.
* Visibilities…one quarter mile or less at times.
* Timing…tonight through Monday.
* Impacts…hazardous travel due to reduced visibilities and significant snow…sleet and ice accumulations.
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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