The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a blizzard warning for all of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, effective 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, through 7 p.m. Saturday. Eight to 12 inches of snow are expected with winds gusting as high as 50 mph. PREPARE NOW.
The full briefing follows.
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in Virginia or Maryland, please call 5 1 1. For the latest road information in North Carolina, go to http://DriveNC.gov.
