URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
513 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Significant blizzard conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around
one tenth of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Travel could be dangerous to impossible
at times. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive
damage to trees and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.
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