The National Weather Service has put a winter storm watch in effect from Friday evening through Saturday night for Delaware, with heavy snow — accumulations of 4-9 inches — possible from an approaching nor’easter.
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The National Weather Service has put a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through Saturday night for Delaware, with heavy snow — accumulations of 4-9 inches — possible from an approaching nor’easter.
The storm's total snow forecast remains uncertain, depending on the track it takes while churning off the coast.
NWS said snow is expected to begin Friday evening in Delmarva and southern New Jersey, spreading north overnight into Saturday morning. The snow may be heavy at times through early Saturday afternoon, before diminishing late in the day.
The winds are expected to blow from the north at 20-25 mph, with gusts as high as 40-50 mph possible, which may result in some tree damage and power outages.
There is also a gale warning issued for the Atlantic coastal waters of Delaware and New Jersey and the Delaware Bay from Friday night until Saturday night. There will be low wind chills Saturday night, with the potential for rapid onset of frostbite on exposed skin.
DEMA encourages Delaware to prepare for winter storm
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring the winter storm anticipated to arrive Friday into Saturday. DEMA continues to coordinate with the counties and key state agencies to ensure readiness.
The State Emergency Operations Center will be activated beginning at 9 a.m. Friday to coordinate the statewide response. The main threats are anticipated to include high winds which may lead to downed trees and power lines, extreme cold, snow, and minor coastal flooding.
DEMA is asking Delaware residents to plan ahead now and be prepared.
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