Snow Squall Warning Issued

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Sat, Feb 7 @ 7:24am

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Snow Squall Warning issued February 7 at 7:18AM EST until February 7 at 7:45AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
Northeastern New Castle County in northern Delaware...
Northeastern Cumberland County in southern New Jersey...
Central Salem County in southern New Jersey...
Western Gloucester County in southern New Jersey...
South central Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 745 AM EST.

* At 718 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near New Morgan to near Chester, moving southeast at
25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Interstates 95, 295 and 495 and the New Jersey Turnpike will be
impacted by this squall.

Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Vineland, Millville, West Chester, Chester, Glassboro,
Pennsville, Coatesville, Westtown, Clayton, Carneys Point,
Downingtown, Swarthmore, Elsmere, Kennett Square, Penns Grove, Buena,
Parkesburg, Woodstown, and Alloway.

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.

Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.

This notification was posted by Upper Chichester Township. Upper Chichester Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.

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