20070213 Spec Weather Statement 2

Special Weather Statement 2

Carroll County

Office of Public Safety

Support Services

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225 N. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157

410-386-2877, Fax: 410-848-3794

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT #2

February 13, 2007

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning statement for today through February 14, 2007 for the Maryland area.

Snow fall will continue through out Carroll County this afternoon accumulating 1” to 3” before changing over late afternoon to a sleet and freezing rain mix. Up to a ½” of ice may accumulate this evening with heaviest precipitation occurring after 10 p.m.

Freezing rain and sleet will continue overnight changing back to snow mid-morning with an additional 1” to 2” accumulation and ending by noon.

This afternoon winds out of the northeast will pick up 20-30 mph changing to northwest by tomorrow. Gusts tomorrow will be up to 35 mph.

The accumulating ice may cause downed power lines and power outages.

The Office of Public Safety Support Services is monitoring the situation and will attend a weather conference call tomorrow, February 14, at 8 AM with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. Further updates will be issued as necessary.

February 13, 2007

12 PM