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Monday, February 16, 2015

Winter Storm Warning Weather Bulletin

Weather Bulletin
February 16, 2015, 4:15 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow for Wicomico County which is in effect from 7:00 PM Monday February 16, 2015 until 12 Noon Tuesday February 17, 2015.

*Hazards: Snow covered roads and low temperatures.

* Accumulation: Snow Accumulation is expected to be 9 to 12 inches. A powdery snow is expected to be associated with this storm.

*Timing: Snow is expected to move into the area approximately 5:00 PM Monday evening. Snow will continue Monday night, with the heaviest accumulations between Midnight Monday and 8:00 AM Tuesday morning. Snow will taper off after 8:00 AM Tuesday and end Tuesday around Noon.

*Temperatures: Upper teens Monday night, with wind chill of 0 to 10 degrees. Mid 20’s to 30 degrees on Tuesday.

*Impacts: Snow will reduce visibility and result in hazardous snow covered roads. Even primary roads and highways will likely become snow covered due to the cold temperatures.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or are occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency.

Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services (DES)


The DES is continuing to monitor the situation in conjunction with the National Weather Service. Additional Weather Bulletins will be issued if warranted. 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Emergency shelter at Civic Center? This is like watching the weather channel. What is the county doing to prepare?

Anonymous said...

More than you know, a lot goes on behind the scenes, just do us a favor and stay off the roads.

Steve said...

Oh, God, I might maybe slip and fall, or not.



Gee willikers!