Full Notification

Issued By: NWS NewYorkCity/Upton (Long Island and New York City) Affected Jurisdictions: Bronx, Kings, New York, Orange, Putnam, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester Counties

Headline: Winter Storm Watch issued January 06 at 4:10AM EST expiring January 08 at 6:00AM EST by NWS NewYorkCity/Upton

...Significant Snowfall Possible Friday And Friday Night...

...Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Friday Morning Through Late Friday Night...

The National Weather Service In Upton Has Issued A Winter Storm Watch Which Is In Effect From Friday Morning Through Late Friday Night.

Locations...All Of Southeastern Ny Including The 5 Boroughs Of Nyc And Long Island...Northeastern New Jersey And Southern Connecticut.

Hazards...Snow...Which May Be Heavy At Times Friday Afternoon And Evening. * Accumulations...Generally 2 To 5 Inches. 7 Inches Or More Is Possible Where Snow Bands Develop. * Visibilities...Generally 1 To 3 Miles...But 1/2 Mile Or Less In Heavier Snow Bands. * Timing...Light Snow Begins Early Friday Morning. Heavier Bands Expected To Develop Friday Afternoon And Evening...And Could Significantly Impact The Evening Rush. It Is Uncertain At This Point Exactly Where The Snowbands Will Develop...So It Is Important To Monitor Updated Forecasts.

A Winter Storm Watch Means There Is A Potential For Significant Snow...Sleet...Or Ice Accumulations That May Impact Travel. Continue To Monitor The Latest Forecasts.

ADDITIONAL LOCAL INFORMATION from NORTH CASTLE OEM

Residents should avoid travel during this or any winter storm, even a short trip could be problematic and unsafe

Residents are reminded of the Town Snow Removal Ordinance and asked to refrain from parking on the town roadways at any hour during this storm. This will assist the Town Highway Department in clearing the roadways and keeping them open for emergency vehicles and emergency Traffic.

All North Castle residents should prepare for the possibility of power outages during this time period extending into the overnight and until the posted NWS expiration date and time.

Residents experienceing an interuption in electrical service should contact Con Edison Directly at 1-800 75CONED to report their outage. All effected residents should call Con Edison even if the outage was reported by their neighbor.

The North Castle Office of Emergency Management is monitoring this storm and may activate the EOC if required to deal with situations arising from it.

Additional information regarding incidents arising from this event will be sent when available through nixle. Residents with emergency issues may contact the OEM staff by Email at [email protected]. Mail will be answered as soon as possible during the event.

If you experience an emergency contact the North Castle Police Department by dialing 911. Do not dial 911 for general information, 911 is for emergency use only.

Please share nixle emergency comunications with your neighbors and friends. Encourage them to sign up to receive emergency updates as well.

STAY INFORMED, BE PREPARED, HAVE A PLAN