Weather

Winter Storm Warning Issued For New London/Middlesex County

A warning has just been issued for the area.

Information via the National Weather Service:

A winter storm warning is in effect from midnight to noon Friday for coastal sections of Middlesex County and all of New London County.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

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* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


Extended details via the weather service:

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 26. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

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