Snow Squall Warning Issued For Nassau County

The National Weather Service has issued a snow squall warning for Nassau County. It's in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday.

See the details below.

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...
Westchester County in southeastern New York...
Putnam County in southeastern New York...
Queens County in southeastern New York...
Richmond County in southeastern New York...
Bronx County in southeastern New York...
Kings County in southeastern New York...
New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York...
Nassau County in southeastern New York...

* Until 400 PM EST.

* At 255 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near Kerhonkson to near Florence-Roebling, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Whiteout conditions. Zero visibility in snow and blowing
snow. Wind gusts to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar and webcams.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

Locations impacted include...Jamaica, Yonkers, Stamford, Flatbush, Norwalk, Danbury, New Rochelle,Flushing, White Plains, Mott Haven, East Tremont, Freeport, Valley
Stream, Long Beach and Port Chester.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents.

Reduce your speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads, bridges and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and be prepared for sudden loss of traction.