Winter
Storm Warning for Central Maryland
Active
for next 5 hours, 6 minutes
This alert has been updated.
Posted 46 minutes ago
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon EST
today.
Precipitation type: snow.
Accumulations: 5 to 9 inches.
Timing: periods of snow will continue through early this
morning.
Temperatures: mid-teens.
Winds: Southeast 5 mph.
Impacts: roads will be snow covered and slippery with
visibilities being reduced to one half mile or less at times. The combination
of snow covered roads and low visibility will make traveling dangerous.
Recommended actions
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter
weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are
forecast that will make travel dangerous.
Postpone travel such as routine doctors’ appointments,
going shopping, etc. if possible.
Slow down and give yourself extra time to reach your
destination.
Keep a safe distance of at least five seconds behind
other vehicles.
Do not pass a snowplow unless it is absolutely necessary.
Be aware of potentially icy areas, such as shady spots,
overpasses and bridges.
Only Travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an
extra flashlight. Food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Also consider keeping these items in your car: battery
booster cables, a cell phone and charger, a tow chain or rope, a bag of
sand, salt or cat litter, a snow brush and ice scraper, blankets, extra
clothing, a first-aid kit, and emergency flares or reflectors.
Check space heater cords for exposed wires before use,
and keep them at least three feet from any combustible material.
Keep children and pets clear of space and kerosene
heaters to prevent them being tipped or knocked over.
When leaving home, make sure electric heaters are
unplugged and kerosene heaters are turn off and no longer running.
If you are using space heaters, DO NOT LEAVE THEM
UNATTENDED!
Put on a few extra layers of clothes, if your house feels
a little chillier than usual.
Run a vaporizers or humidifier to keep some moisture in
the house.
Make a large pot of soup to keep you warm. Soup can
be anything you like. It is comforting, if you are feeling stressed or
shut in. It will give you something to do.
Leave faucets running just a trickle — running water
freezes far less readily than still water.
Stop lowering the thermostat at night. If you leave home,
leave the heat set to at least 55 degrees.
Wear warm clothing such as gloves or mittens, a hat, a
scarf and snow boots.
Go indoors if you are persistently shivering.
If you get wet, go indoors and remove wet clothing
immediately.
Watch what you drink. Alcohol can make you lose
body heat.
Bring pets inside. If you can’t, provide them warm
shelter and unfrozen water.
BE SAFE. REST. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SNOW DAY.
Write a poem. Play with the children. Paint a picture. Get in
some phone calls. STAY INSIDE and STAY WARM!
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