New Woodstock, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
Southeastern Seneca County in central New York...
Schuyler County in central New York...
Northwestern Broome County in central New York...
Southwestern Madison County in central New York...
Southeastern Cayuga County in central New York...
Cortland County in central New York...
Chemung County in central New York...
Tioga County in central New York...
Southern Onondaga County in central New York...
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York...
Tompkins County in central New York...
Northwestern Chenango County in central New York...

* Until 730 PM EST.

* At 644 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Lyndon to near Taughannock Falls to near Alpine
to near Millerton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow.
Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility
rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts
greater than 35 mph.

SOURCE...Radar and webcams.

IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.

Locations impacted include...
Onondaga, Syracuse, Chemung, Ithaca, Elmira, Cortland, Corning,
Southport, Barton, and Big Flats.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.

Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Serious injuries and deaths may result from people exiting their
vehicles during a snow squall. Drivers may not be able to see you or
stop! If you have been involved in an accident or pulled to the side
of the roadway, quickly exit your vehicle and move as far away from
the roadway as possible ONLY when it is safe to do so. Do not stand
along or near the roadway, since approaching vehicles may be unable
to maintain control.

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SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 1 to 2 feet, with localized higher amounts. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph will create widespread blowing snow, which could
significantly reduce visibility.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities likely drop below 1/4 mile due to falling
and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Occasional
blizzard conditions are likely to occur. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour
possible, with up to 3 inches per hour possible during the
overnight hours tonight into Tuesday morning. Widespread blowing
snow will create whiteout conditions and occasional blizzard
conditions.

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.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

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