PaAlertsSoutheast: NWS Weather Briefing 3/12/2017 Evening

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Attached is a weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ regarding a coastal storm that is expected to affect the region Monday night (March 13^th) through Wednesday morning (March 15^th)

Hazards with this storm include accumulating snow, coastal flooding, and strong winds. At the current time we are forecasted for 12-18 inches of snow over a majority of the county with 8-12 inches for the far Southeastern area and along the immediate Delaware County border.

Key Updates:

· Increased snow amounts for most the of the county to 12-18 inches
· Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3/13/2017 8:00 PM until 03/14/2017 6:00 PM
· There is increased confidence for signification snowfall across much of Eastern PA including Chester County
· Heaviest precipitation and strongest winds to occur late Monday night into Tuesday morning

Confidence in snow occurring: High

Confidence in snow amounts: Medium I95 North and West

Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

· Anticipated Timing: Snow starting Monday night mainly after midnight, snow will continue Monday Night and during the day on Tuesday. Snow is forecasted mainly before 7 pm on Tuesday and will taper off Tuesday night into Wednesday.

· Temperatures:

Monday high of 35 and a low of 26
Tuesday high of 30 and a low of 19
Wednesday high of 30 and a low of 14

· Wind: Monday night from Northeast 6 – 13 mph, Tuesday winds North 16 - 21 mph and Tuesday night Northwest 9 – 13 mph

· Precipitation: Snow starting Monday night mainly after midnight, snow will continue during the day on Tuesday. Snow is forecasted main before 7 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.

· Active watches & warnings: Winter Storm Warning March 13^th, 8:00 PM until March 14^th 6:00 PM

Impacts:

· Accumulating snow Monday night into Tuesday night.
· There could be major impacts to travel especially late Monday night during the day Tuesday.
· Snow and wind could cause down power lines and possible widespread power outages
· The heavy snow will make many roads impassable.
· Strong winds will lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility.

Additional briefings will be sent if weather conditions or impacts show changes for Chester County.

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast