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High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 3:41AM EST until February 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.* WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts, east central andeastern New York, and southern Vermont.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds along with the weight of snowand ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed treesand power lines, resulting in power outages.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 10:05AM EST by NWS Albany NYHAZARDS...A lake effect snow band accompanied by wind gusts up to 30to 50 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarterof a mile. This lake effect snow band is producing extremely heavysnow at the rate of 1 inch per hour for some locations.LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1002 AM EST, a lake effect snow band wasnear Cobleskill to East Greenbush moving east at 40 MPH.LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...Albany, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, Colonie, Cobleskill, Canajoharie,Nassau, Delmar, Guilderland, Duanesburg, Menands, Berne,Voorheesville, Altamont, Castleton-On-Hudson, Schoharie, SharonSprings, Delanson, Ames, and West Sand Lake.This includes the following highways...Interstate 88 between exits 22 and 24.Interstate 90 between exits 10 and 24.Interstate 87 between exits 22 and 2.Interstate 787 between exits 1 and 6.SAFETY INFO...Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Beprepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extratime to reach your destination.

National Weather Service