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Headline: A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for North Castle and the surrounding area beginning Tuesday January 25, 2010 and will remain in effect, expiring on Thursday January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS NewYorkCity/Upton

Issued By: NWS NewYorkCity/Upton (Long Island and New York City) Affected Jurisdictions: North Castle, the Hudson Valley including the following counties: Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester


Winter Storm May Bring Heavy Snow To The Area

Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Wednesday Morning Through Thursday Morning...

The National Weather Service In Upton Has Issued A Winter Storm Watch Which Is In Effect From Wednesday Morning Through Thursday Morning.

* Locations...Interior Southern Connecticut...Most Of The Lower Hudson Valley And Western Passaic In New Jersey.

* Hazards...Heavy Snow.

* Accumulations...6 To 12 Inches...Highest Across Connecticut.

* Winds...Northeast 5 To 10 Mph...Becoming North 10 To 20 Mph With Gusts Up To 25 Mph...Then Becoming Northwest. Interior Southern Connecticut...Northeast 10-15 Mph...Becoming North 10 To 20 Mph With Gusts Up To 30 Mph.

* Timing...Wednesday Afternoon possibly by the early commute hours, into Thursday Morning, effecting the morning commute as well.

* Impacts...Travel May Become Hazardous During Wednesdays Evening Commute And Thursdays Morning Commute.

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 offered by the NWS or look for additional nixle messages from this office with the latest information on this storm event and emergency information directly effecting North Castle Residents .


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.

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.

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