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...MAJOR COASTAL STORM THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT... .Low pressure developing east of the Carolinas this evening will rapidly intensify as it moves up the eastern seaboard to a position off the New England coast on Thursday and into the Canadian maritimes Thursday night. This storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and strong winds...especially to coastal sections of western Maine and New Hampshire where blizzard conditions are expected. As this storm departs on Friday...bitterly cold air will arrive from Canada...along with strong northwesterly winds. ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of New Hampshire and western Maine.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to www.weather.gov/gray.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BELKNAP ... EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH ... INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM ... MERRIMACK ... NORTHERN CARROLL ... SOUTHERN CARROLL ... STRAFFORD ... WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH