Governor Kathy Hochul on Saturday directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets due to extremely cold temperatures and increasing winds sweeping the state.
Emergency response officials are also monitoring a possible snowstorm that is forecast to begin Sunday night and last through Monday bringing heavy snow to several regions of the state and possible coastal flooding in parts of Long Island.
On Saturday, wind chill values are expected to drop as low as -20 degrees in Western New York and -40 degrees in the North Country and along Lake Ontario. Low temperatures will range from 10 to -20 degrees across the state.
Forecasts indicate a winter storm will affect the state Sunday night through Monday, but uncertainty remains about precipitation types and amounts. New Yorkers are encouraged to monitor the forecast as details become clearer over the weekend.
“New Yorkers should now prepare for a strong blast of arctic air tonight and Saturday,” Governor Hochul said. “Temperatures and wind chill values like these can be dangerous and damaging, so limit your exposure and layer if you must venture outside. Our state Emergency Operations Center is also monitoring the forecast for a possible blizzard that could hit Sunday night and last into Monday, and we stand ready to help local governments should they need help.”
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