Summary:
A potent winter storm will produce a swath of heavy snow from the Upper Midwest through New England Friday and Saturday. Significant sleet and freezing rain is possible just south of the heaviest snow. Further south severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds and tornadoes over the Southeast U.S. and heavy rain may produce flooding in the Ohio Valley. High winds likely in the Tennessee Valley. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-84, I-5, I-15, I-86, I-80, I-25, I-35, I-49, I-470, I-44, I-40, I-57, I-69, I-55, I-64, I-65, I-74, I-71, I-77, I-75, I-81, I-76
New York
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST Saturday evening
- Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST Saturday evening
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility.
Delaware
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EST Saturday morning
- Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Impacts: At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
West Virginia
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EST Saturday morning
- Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 10 AM EST Saturday morning
- West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 PM EST this evening
- Significant icing expected. Ice accumulation from freezing rain around two to four tenths of an inch. Total snow and sleet accumulation accumulations of up to one inch. East to southeast wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph are expected.
- Impacts: Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and strong winds. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.
Arkansas
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 9:15 AM CST this morning
- Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening
- Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening
- Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 8:30 AM CST this morning
- Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, as well as some roadways.
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut , Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: New Jersey
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: Wyoming, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania
Additional Ice Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Maryland and Virginia
Additional Flash Food Warnings include but are not limited to: Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Ohio
