A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with up to 9 inches of snow expected Tuesday.
The warning is in effect until 7 pm on Wednesday for southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island portions.
Officials say the heavy snow could cause significant issues for drivers during their Tuesday morning and evening commute, with storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches of snow. Winds could also gust as high as 45 mph.
Due to low visibility and snow-covered roads, travel will rapidly become difficult on Tuesday morning and into the afternoon.
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Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 328 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024 MAZ017>021-RIZ004>007-132130- /O.EXT.KBOX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 328 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024 …
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… *
WHAT…Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.