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UPDATED 25 DEC 10, 2300 EST:

Blizzard Warning
Statement as of 11:00 PM EST on December 25, 2010


... Blizzard Warning remains in effect from Sunday into Monday...

* locations... northeast New Jersey... New York City... Long Island
and coastal southern Connecticut as well as all of southeastern
Connecticut.

* Hazards... heavy snow and strong winds... with considerable
blowing and drifting of snow with near zero visibility at
times.

* Accumulations... 11 to 16 inches... with locally higher amounts. Snow
may mix with or change to rain and sleet at the height of the
storm late Sunday night across eastern Long Island... and
possibly across coastal southeast Connecticut... which could hold
down amounts there... but only after significant accumulations
have already taken place.

* Impacts... extremely dangerous travel conditions developing
Sunday afternoon into the evening due to significant snow
accumulations... and strong winds causing considerable blowing
and drifting of snow. Visibilities will be near zero at
times... with whiteout conditions expected. Strong winds may also
down some power lines... tree limbs... and Christmas decorations.

* Timing... light snow will begin during Sunday morning... then
become heavy at times from Sunday afternoon into much of Sunday
night. Light snows will likely linger into early Monday morning.

* Winds... .during the height of the storm Sunday night... north
winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph
likely.

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.