Winter Storm Warning Issued For Suffolk County

UPDATE: Blizzard Warning Issued For Suffolk County

A major winter storm may bury parts of Suffolk County in more than a foot of snow Thursday. The National Weather Service has now issued a winter storm warning, in effect from 1 a.m. until midnight, for the county.

Heavy snow combined with wind gusts up to 50 mph will cause blizzard conditions that could make travel practically impossible.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected in Suffolk, with higher amounts in excess of a foot possible, the NWS says. Several tree limbs and power lines may be downed, causing scattered power outages.

A winter storm warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

If expected snowfall amounts continue to increase, a blizzard warning will likely be issued for Suffolk, the NWS says. Stay tuned for updates on the storm and sign up for Patch news and weather alerts if you aren't already subscribed.

Here's video of accumulating snow falling Wednesday morning in Tallahassee, Florida for the first time in 28 years:

The full forecast:

Wednesday- Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night- Snow, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light and variable wind becoming north 12 to 17 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday- Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 25. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Windy, with a north wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Thursday Night- A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Friday- Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy.

Saturday- Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 11.