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OEM ISSUES HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAY

New York City Office of Emergency Management

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 OEM ISSUES HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY  FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Thursday AM, PM & Friday AM Rushes Most Impacted

Heavy, Wet Snow Expected; Rain, Freezing Rain, & Sleet Forecast for Late Afternoon Thursday

February 12, 2014 - The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) today issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory for Thursday, February 13, and Friday, February 14. The National Weather Service has forecast 8 to 12 inches of snow accumulation through Thursday evening, with 4 to 7 inches of snow forecast for the Thursday morning commute. The snow is forecasted to change to a wintry mix or all rain in the late afternoon before changing back to snow with an additional 2 to 5 inches of accumulation Thursday evening. Temperatures will be in the 30s.

The Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday at 1AM. The plow tracker will be available tomorrow at nyc.gov/severeweather. OEM encourages New Yorkers to take the following precautions:   

 

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OEM Hazardous Travel Advisory

The NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory for today (Tuesday) and Wednesday due to anticipated weather conditions that will result in wet, slick sidewalks. Roadways could quickly turn icy. The National Weather Service has forecasted 8 to 12 inches of snow accumulation through Wednesday. Dangerously cold temperatures expected through Friday. Residents should drive slowly, monitor weather and traffic, use major streets or highways, and keep the name and number of at least one local towing service. Pedestrians should avoid slippery surfaces, dress in layers, and maintain a heightened awareness of cars, especially when crossing intersections. Please review the complete Hazardous Travel Advisory attached for additional details about the impending storm and precautions to take.

Tips from OEM and more information can be found here.

Severe winter weather is on the way. Please take precautions over the next few days.

Heat Advisory

Notification issued on 6/25/13 at 8:00 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City until 6PM tonight. These conditions are dangerous to health. Avoid strenuous activity. People without air conditioning, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk. Cooling centers will be open. For locations, hours, and more information on avoiding heat illness, visit http://www.nyc.gov/oem or call 311. In addition, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until 11:00 PM. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

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