The fourth storm in three weeks has hit the state Tuesday evening. Covering the tri-state area, the storm brought snow and strong wind gusts. In connection with deterioration of weather conditions, the Governor of the state of new York introduced a state of emergency. The order began to operate Wednesday morning.
I am declaring a state of emergency for New York City and Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties.
I urge New Yorkers to plan ahead for the harsh weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day. pic.twitter.com/kgqlQ1sqhE
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 21, 2018
The national weather service (National Weather Service) issued a warning Winter Storm, which will last from 16 hours of medium to 6 am Thursday. Precipitation in the form of snow 6 to 9 inches and a substantial increase of wind. Power, as always, asking state residents to restrict their travels and not to leave the house at the time of emergency.
The culmination of the violence of the weather will have on the time interval between 16:00 and 22:00 hours Wednesday. A severe Blizzard, lack of visibility and many other factors say that in these hours it is better to stay indoors.
The current storm has already led to victims among the inhabitants of new York. On long island due to poor visibility, an accident, resulting in the death of 51-year-old woman. Other participants in the accident received injuries of varying severity and were hospitalized.
It is worth considering that many buses and trains run with a significant delay. Part of the bus and not out on the flight. Three airports — La Guardia, Kennedy and Newark — have been suspended 2243 flight. Representatives of the airports said that the restrictions will be in effect until 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
