East Bridgewater, MA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Potential for snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches, with localized accumulations over 12
inches possible.

* WHERE...Southern New England.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes. Travel during the Monday morning
commute is likely to be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. Travel Sunday afternoon
to Monday morning is likely to become very difficult. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for
sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and
the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.

* WHERE...Much of Southern New England excluding Cape Cod and the
Islands and the eastern slopes of the Berkshires.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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