Blizzard Warning takes effect tonight in southern half of Western New York – WIVB.com – News 4

Meteorologist Jonathan Cubit has an update on the conditions expected to hit Wyoming, Chautauqua, Allegany, Cattaraugus and southern Erie counties at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

The blizzard warning will be in effect until 4 p.m. Friday.

MORE | Blizzard Warning issued for parts of WNY

Driving in Winter Conditions

Blankets or sleeping bags

Rain gear, extra sets of dry clothing,mittens, socks, and wool hats

Newspapers for insulation

Plastic bags for sanitation

Canned fruit, nuts, and high energy snacks(Include a non-electric can opener if necessary)

Warm broth in a thermos and several bottlesof water

Keep a cell phone or two-way radio withyou. Make sure the battery is charged.

Plan to travel during daylight and, ifpossible, take at least one other person with you.

If You Become Stranded

Snowstorms& Extreme Cold

Winterstorms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbonmonoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms andblizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Awinter storm can:

IFYOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

HOWTO STAY SAFE WHEN A WINTER STORM THREATENS:

Prepare NOW

Survive DURING

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND

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