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:
Emergency shelter at Civic Center? This is like watching the weather channel. What is the county doing to prepare?
More than you know, a lot goes on behind the scenes, just do us a favor and stay off the roads.
Oh, God, I might maybe slip and fall, or not.
Gee willikers!
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