Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Covington Township
Sent
Sat, Feb 21 @ 10:04pm
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 9:52PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In New York, Sullivan County. In Pennsylvania, Lackawanna,
Luzerne, Pike, and Southern Wayne Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
In New York,
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
In Pennsylvania,
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorist to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
This notification was posted by Covington Township. Covington 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.
