Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Douglass Township Police
Sent
Sun, Feb 22 @ 9:50pm
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 9:41PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH
MONDAY...
.A major winter storm will continue to impact the region through
Monday. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are
expected. Moderate to heavy snowfall with rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour or more will persist overnight and into Monday morning. The
heavy, wet snow will stick to trees and power lines, resulting in
scattered tree damage and power outages. Record breaking snowfall
totals are possible.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated
power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour.
Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and drifting of
snow, and whiteout conditions possible.
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.
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