[MTHOLLYSVRWX] PHI Snow Squall Warning 14:41:08.2917

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Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
240 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

NJC027-037-082000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SQ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200108T2000Z/
Morris NJ-Sussex NJ-
240 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2020

...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EST FOR
NORTHEASTERN MORRIS AND CENTRAL SUSSEX COUNTIES...

At 240 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Green Pond,
or 7 miles southwest of West Milford, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Extremely poor visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow.
         Wind gusts greater than 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

This includes Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 44
and 54.

Locations impacted include...
Newton, Hopatcong, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon, Boonton, Butler, Franklin,
Mountain Lakes, Riverdale, Hamburg, Ogdensburg, Branchville, Andover,
Lake Mohawk, Pequannock Township, Lake Telemark, Green Pond,
Pellettown, Crandon Lakes and White Meadow Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.

There is no safe place on a highway when a snow squall hits.
Visibility and traction are immediately lost in whiteout conditions,
making it difficult or impossible to slow down and avoid stopped
vehicles. Delay travel or safely exit the highway before the snow
squall arrives.

&&

LAT...LON 4114 7444 4109 7450 4107 7449 4104 7450
      4105 7445 4102 7443 4103 7442 4100 7430
      4097 7428 4092 7429 4090 7427 4091 7433
      4087 7434 4103 7490 4117 7478
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 286DEG 29KT 4104 7451

$$

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