National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Warning for eastern Massachusetts

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for eastern Massachusetts and it will remain in effect until noon on Tuesday.

* WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Heaviest snow 4 am to 10 am. Some uncertainty on storm track.

* WHERE…Eastern Essex MA, Western Norfolk MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties.

* WHEN…Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult, which will impact the evening and morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.