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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 122 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NYZ067-068-231000- /O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260223T2300Z/ Orange-Putnam- 122 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 14 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Orange and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow and strongest winds are expected tonight into Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/nyc JT
Special Weather Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service New York NY 908 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176>179-230400- Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex- Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven- Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic- Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange- Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester- New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)- Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens- Southern Nassau- 908 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ***Band of Heavy Snow Moving into the Area*** A heavy band of snow along the Connecticut coast into western Long Island will continue to lift to the northwest with possible snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour rates impacting the area. Periodic bands of heavy snow will move across the area through the night as low pressure rapidly intensifies to the south. In between bands, snowfall rates may drop off to about an inch per hour. In addition, winds will become a factor as the night progresses. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. $$
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New York NY
537 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
NYC071-079-087-119-230900-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FA.Y.0001.260222T2237Z-260223T0900Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Orange NY-Putnam NY-Rockland NY-Westchester NY-
537 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Around 1 ft of inundation above ground level likely in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
counties, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding is expected in the most
vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect
around 1 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying,
vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including
parking lots, parks, and lawns near the waterfront will experience
shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 529 PM EST, This water level forecast has been leaned
towards a high end scenario, providing a margin of safety. It
is highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to
north storm force winds with respect to the time of high
tide. If shift to northerly winds occurs earlier than time of
high tide, water levels will fall to the low end or even
below the forecast range.
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HUDSON RIVER AT PIERMONT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.9 FT, MODERATE 6.9 FT, MAJOR 7.9 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.2/ 0.7 1.5/ 2.0 1 NONE
23/02 AM 6.2/ 6.7 2.2/ 2.7 2.7/ 3.2 1 MINOR
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http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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LAT...LON 4161 7407 4158 7405 4159 7395 4157 7396
4154 7399 4152 7400 4146 7400 4144 7398
4149 7393 4149 7388 4102 7382 4100 7389
4100 7391 4103 7396 4160 7408
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NV
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service New York NY 220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 CTZ005>008-NJZ002-004-103-105-107-NYZ067>070-230730- Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex- Northern New London-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen- Western Essex-Western Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland- Northern Westchester- 220 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Blizzard Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Blizzard Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. $$
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