Rome, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.


* WHERE...Madison, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow begins early this morning,
becoming heavier through the day and into the evening. Lake effect
snow then continues overnight into Friday morning. Snowfall rates
of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible in the heaviest lake
effect snow bands. Blowing and drifting snow will create periods
of reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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