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Weather Alert
"Wind Advisory"
...Wind Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight EST
Monday night...
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight EST Monday
night.
* Winds...northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Timing...tonight, through Monday and into Monday evening.
* Impacts...strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
lines. Scattered power outages are expected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph,
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use
extra caution.
,
"Special Statement"
...Very slippery conditions through tonight...
temperatures will plummet through tonight well below freezing. As
these temperatures fall, plenty of residual moisture and leftover
standing water on area roads will freeze, or remain frozen. This
will lead to areas of black ice. Anyone out driving or walking
should be prepared for slippery roads and walkways, and use extra
caution.
153 PM EST sun Jan 20 2019
...Very slippery conditions through tonight...
temperatures will plummet through tonight well below freezing. As
these temperatures fall, plenty of residual moisture and leftover
standing water on area roads will freeze, or remain frozen. This
will lead to areas of black ice. Anyone out driving or walking
should be prepared for slippery roads and walkways, and use extra
caution.
-- Sunday Jan.20 19,05:04 PM
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