As winter settles in across the United States, several states are facing a barrage of winter weather alerts, impacting travel and daily routines. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various advisories for different regions, warning residents of mixed precipitation, snow accumulations, and gusty winds.
In Morris County, New Jersey, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 1 PM EST on Tuesday, with total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. This advisory extends to Carbon and Monroe Counties, where residents can expect between 3 to 5 inches of snow and localized amounts up to 6 inches, along with light ice accumulations.
In Tennessee, a Wind Advisory is in place for higher elevations and foothills of various counties, with south winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph expected from 11 PM to 6 AM EST on Tuesday. This advisory warns of potential power outages and falling tree limbs due to the gusty winds.
West Virginia is also under a Winter Weather Advisory, with mixed precipitation expected to bring snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch. This advisory covers central, southeast, and southern parts of the state, impacting the Tuesday morning commute with slippery road conditions.
Further south in Kentucky, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 9 PM on Monday to 10 AM EST on Tuesday, with total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and light ice accumulations. Residents in Estill, Powell, Rockcastle, Jackson, and Wolfe Counties should prepare for slippery road conditions affecting the Tuesday morning commute.
In central Pennsylvania, the NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties, with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and light ice accumulations expected. Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated during the Tuesday morning commute, with localized snowfall totals over 6 inches possible at higher elevations.
Additionally, a Rip Current Statement has been issued for coastal Palm Beach and Broward Counties in Florida, warning of dangerous rip currents through Tuesday evening that can pose risks to swimmers.
As these winter weather advisories and alerts continue to impact various regions, residents are urged to stay informed, exercise caution while traveling, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
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References:
– NWS Mount Holly NJ Winter Weather Advisory: [Link]
– NWS Morristown TN Wind Advisory: [Link]
– NWS Charleston WV Winter Weather Advisory: [Link]
– NWS Jackson KY Winter Weather Advisory: [Link]
– NWS State College PA Winter Weather Advisory: [Link]
– NWS Miami FL Rip Current Statement: [Link]
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