Winter Storm Warning 02/08/17
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From the National Weather Service:
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST THURSDAY NIGHT...
LOCATIONS...southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow
Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches.
TIMING...Snow will begin early Thursday morning and lastthrough much of the day before ending Thursday evening.
Snow could fall heavy at times and impact both the morning and evening commutes.
IMPACTS...Hazardous travel due to snow covered roads and poor visibilities. Blowing and drifting snow is possible.
WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency.
If you must travel . . . keep an extra flashlight...food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest updates . . . please visit our webpage at > weather.gov/boston