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Ice Storm WARNINGS Issued for Neighboring Jefferson
and St. Lawrence Counties Through Sunday Evening
Published: March 20, 2025 at
12:30 p.m.
By: Notice from NYS
Emergency Management
NYS Emergency
Management:
Freezing rain
will continue to fall across Jefferson, Southern Franklin, and Southern St.
Lawrence Counties. Total ice accretions of 0.25” to 1.0” is expected
through tomorrow evening.
NWS Buffalo has
issued an Ice Storm
Warning for Jefferson County effective immediately, until
11:00 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025. NWS Burlington has issued an Ice Storm
Warning for Southern St. Lawrence and Southern
Franklin Counties until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025. The weight
of ice can cause power outages and tree damage. Power outages may occur and
may not be able to be resolved quickly. Travel will become difficult,
especially tonight. Visit link for more info https://www.dhses.ny.gov/ & https://alerts.weather.gov/search?area=NY.
- Avoid travel if possible. Expect delays and
closures. If you can't avoid traveling clean off your vehicle before
driving. Drive slow, and don't use cruise
control. Roads can be slick even if they just look wet. Leave extra
distance between vehicles and don't crowd the plows!
- If you're stranded in a vehicle, avoid carbon
monoxide poisoning by running the motor for 10 minutes every hour.
While your car is running, open the windows slightly for fresh air.
Keep your exhaust pipe clear of snow.
- Watch for signs of hypothermia: confusion,
shivering, difficulty speaking, sleepiness, and stiff muscles. Seek
medical attention if you experience these symptoms. If no help is
available, the victim should be warmed slowly with warm liquids along
with dry clothing and blankets.
- Tips to operate generators safely: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/generator-safety
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