Full Notification

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1200 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...An extreme situation is developing for portions of our area as
a MAJOR COASTAL STORM interrupts our usual daily routines on
Tuesday...

.A very strong winter storm could be life threatening for those
who do not pay attention to safety precautions Tuesday morning.
Low pressure developing off the Carolina coast this evening will
become an intense storm as it moves east of New Jersey midday
Tuesday. Swaths of excessive precipitation will develop along and
west of the track of the storm. Near blizzard conditions are
likely for a few hours in eastern Pennsylvania and portions of
northern New Jersey where snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour
are expected.


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Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson,
and Long Beach Island
1200 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of eastern New Jersey.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and sleet as well as strong winds.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches.

* TIMING...Snow begins between 10 PM and midnight from southwest
to northeast across the warning area and will continue into
Tuesday afternoon. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are
possible prior to 5 am when snow will probably mix with or
change to sleet for a few hours.

* IMPACTS...The heavy snow and sleet will make many roads nearly impassable
and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of
the snow on tree limbs and power lines. Strong winds will lead
to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and additional power
outages.

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph...highest
along the immediate coast.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...From the mid 20s to lower 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.