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High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 3:09PM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.* WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts, eastern New York, andsouthern Vermont.* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds along with the weight of snowand ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed treesand power lines, resulting in power outages.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

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Lake Effect Snow Warning issued February 16 at 3:27PM EST until February 19 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mixed precipitation.Additional snow and sleet amounts around an inch and iceaccumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as45 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snowexpected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches withthe highest amounts across western portions of the county. Windsgusting as high as 65 mph.* WHERE...Southern Fulton County.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. Forthe Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will remain become slick and hazardous throughthis evening resulting in difficult travel conditions. Whiteoutconditions are expected tonight through Tuesday and may maketravel treacherous.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow will develop latertonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential for nearblizzard conditions at times.During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locallyheavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities canalso vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,visibility, and road conditions.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 3:27PM EST until February 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mixed precipitation.Additional snow and sleet amounts around an inch and iceaccumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as45 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snowexpected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches withthe highest amounts across western portions of the county. Windsgusting as high as 65 mph.* WHERE...Southern Fulton County.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. Forthe Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM ESTWednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will remain become slick and hazardous throughthis evening resulting in difficult travel conditions. Whiteoutconditions are expected tonight through Tuesday and may maketravel treacherous.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow will develop latertonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential for nearblizzard conditions at times.During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locallyheavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities canalso vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,visibility, and road conditions.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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