| Today's Forecast: Areas of blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 29 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 64 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
HIGH WIND WARNING * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...In New York, Western Clinton and Western Essex Counties.
In Vermont, Eastern Rutland County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM
EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low
as 25 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow will
drastically reduce visibility and create an additional hazard for
drivers. |
