New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.
WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Very cold wind chills possible. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 16 inches, are expected. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero.
* WHERE…Eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island.
* WHEN…For the Blizzard Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
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. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.
