Alert: Special Weather Statement issued January 30 at 12:42PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Event: Special Weather Statement
Sender Name: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Issued: 2019-01-30T12:42:00-05:00
Expires: 2019-01-30T16:00:00-05:00
Description: At 1240 PM EST, an arctic front was crossing the region. The
front will cross the Baltimore and Washington metro areas during
the early and middle afternoon hours.

Along the front a quick burst of intense snow is likely. A quick
snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible, mainly on
grassy surfaces. Winds will gust up to 50 mph, and temperatures
will fall 5 to 10 degrees. Falling temperatures and wet roads may
create icy spots.

Instruction: Be prepared for areas of blowing snow. This could lead to
temporary very low visibilities and the potential for dangerous
driving conditions. If you are traveling and encounter adverse
winter driving conditions, reduce speed and make sure headlights
are on. Also be alert for icy areas after the front passes and
temperatures fall.

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Eastern Loudoun; Anne Arundel; Calvert; Fairfax; Carroll; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Northern Baltimore; Northwest Howard; Prince Georges; District of Columbia; Central and Southeast Howard; Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Northwest Harford; Northern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Frederick; Northwest Montgomery; Southern Baltimore; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Southeast Harford

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-3345949
CAP MessageType: Alert