Weather Alerts for Knox CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| KNOX COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Coastal York - Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo - Coastal Rockingham |
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| Effective: Tue, 12/2 1:13pm | Updated: Tue, 12/2 11:56pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 12/3 1:15am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 to 7 inches for a storm total of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. Heavy wet snow may cause weighted tree limbs, leading to snapped branches. Isolated outages possible. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is still possible that snow may mix with or change to rain for a period of time this afternoon or early this evening, especially close to the immediate coast. However this is the first significant snowfall threat of the season and hazardous travel is anticipated no matter how much snow accumulates. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. |
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