Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Douglass Township Police
Sent
Mon, Feb 23 @ 2:49am
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 2:39AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH
TODAY...
.A major winter storm will continue to impact the region through
today. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are
expected. Moderate to heavy snowfall with rates of 1 to 3 inches per
hour or more will persist into the morning hours. 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 up to 4 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.
This notification was posted by Douglass Township Police. Douglass Township Police 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.
