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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 12:38 AM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, with a total of 4 to 9
inches. Highest amounts across northwestern Suffolk County.

* WHERE...Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and
Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of
Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:32 PM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SNOW AND SLEET LIKLEY OVER THE NEXT FEW HOURS...

At 617 PM EST, an area of moderate snow and sleet is working into
the area, and is likely to continue over the next few hours. If
sleet mixing persists this will likely result in total snowfall
amounts falling below 6 inches in this area.

Nonetheless, road conditions will deteriorate rapidly this evening
with temperatures well below freezing. Be prepared for difficult
travel due to low visibilities, and snow and sleet covered roads.

Locations impacted include...
Newark, Jersey City, Jamaica, Paterson, Elizabeth, Flatbush,
Flushing, Passaic, Bayonne, Mott Haven, Hoboken, Plainfield,
Bloomfield, Hackensack, and Linden.

SAFETY INFO...Travel is not recommended this evening. If travel is
necessary, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:08 PM Dec. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet
expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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