*** Winter Storm Warning ***
I was really hoping we would be done with this but sadly that is not the case. I am hoping for all rain but in speaking with our weather expert, Sgt. McMahon, we could be seeing a significant snow event. I am issuing this alert early so you have time to wipe out the stores. Wed, 3/7/2018 from about 10am to 6pm will be the heaviest snow fall.
Remember, fluffernutters don't go bad (Ever). Leave the milk and eggs for everyone else. All the indexes are high, especially the Dorothy and Olaf with high winds and lots of heavy snow. Please don't shovel this stuff. If the kids are home, put them to work and please remember your neighbor. If they are older, please make sure they have food and heat.
If you have a portable generator, please follow the safety precautions and keep them away from windows and confined areas.
Make sure you are registered with your local utility so if power is out, you can text or call with all the information you need.
Please put your safety first and keep driving to a minimum.
Chief Garofalo
From NOAA:
Winter Storm Warnings are now in effect for most of southeast PA and northwest NJ.
It is still possible for areas under a Winter Storm Watch to be upgraded to a Warning later today.
Snowfall tonight through Wednesday evening will be a heavy, wet snow, and could result in downed trees and power lines, along with additional power outages. Travel will be difficult, if not impossible, especially for the Wednesday evening commute.
Generally 12 to 18 inches of snow is expected in the southern Poconos and northwest New Jersey, 8 to 12 inches in most of southeast PA and central New Jersey, 4 to 6 inches in the immediate Philadelphia area, and 6 inches or less on the Delmarva and southern New Jersey. Extreme southern NJ and southern DE may just get rain. Confidence level: medium. Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour possible especially eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey during the daylight hours Wednesday.
Northeast winds developing on Wednesday and becoming northwest for Wednesday night. Sustained wind speeds increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph probable except gusts up to 45 MPH in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Expect downed trees, power outages, and blowing snow. Confidence level: medium to high.
Locally minor coastal flooding is possible, mainly along the northern and central parts of the NJ coast. Confidence: low to medium.
Gale force winds and rough seas on the coastal waters of NJ and DE, and on Del Bay. Near storm force wind gusts are possible. Confidence: High
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