Winter Storm Warning Issued For Thursday
The National Weather Service and NYC Office of Emergency Management have issued a winter storm warning in effect from Thursday (January 4) at 1am through Friday (January 5) at 1am.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. New Yorkers should prepare for snow covered roads and limited visibilities since high winds can cause blowing and drifting snow. Commuters are advised to travel via mass transit when possible and to use caution when driving, walking, or bicycling.
Alternate side parking has been suspended on Thursday and Friday for snow removal, but parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
.@NWSNewYorkNY issued Winter Storm Warning for NYC from Thursday, 1/4 at 1AM to Friday, 1/5 at 1AM. 5-8″ with localized amount up to 10″. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible. Updates: https://t.co/ZGkKsz9oMq. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/3AmmBFaUN5.
— NYCEM – Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) January 3, 2018
Strong winds may cause power outages. To prepare for an outage, NYC Emergency Management advises New Yorkers to:
- Charge cell phones
- Gather supplies
- Turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting during an outage
- Stay clear of downed power lines
- Turn off all appliances
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage
- Do not use generators indoors
- If you have a disability/access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911
NYC Emergency Management also advises New Yorkers to prepare for the cold. Forecasts predict temperatures to be in the upper 20s on Thursday, with wind chill values between 10 and 15 degrees. Temperatures Thursday night will be in the low teens, with wind chill values as low as minus 5 degrees.
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For more info check out the National Weather Service website or NYC Emergency Management.