24-hour wind advisory in effect from Thursday night with gusts up to 55 mph; Pelham schools announce early release
National Weather Service website
National Weather Service radar image as of 2:55 p.m. on Thursday.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE – National Weather Service
New York NY
415 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast to South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds shift Southwest Friday afternoon.
* WHERE…Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Pelham public schools announced early dismissal at 1 p.m. Friday for the entire district in an email from Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ Thursday afternoon.
The Pelham Manor Police Department issued the following warning:
A potent low pressure system remains on track to bring periods of rain, strong winds and moderate coastal flooding to Pelham Manor from late tonight into Friday. Blustery cold temperatures will then arrive behind the system late Friday afternoon into the weekend. The National Weather Service predicts 1.5 to 2 inches of rain with rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour over the period.
Wind will be a significant factor with this storm. The strongest winds will be from 10 p.m. tonight until 10 p.m. tomorrow night. Winds are expected to be between 25 to 35 mph with stronger gusts. Peak winds may occur Friday morning as a potential line of thunderstorms may cross the village ahead of the cold front. There is a potential for downed trees and powerlines.
Temperatures will drop quickly as the front moves past us tomorrow.
Village department of public works staff will be out today checking on catch basins and other drainage facilities. Residents are reminded to ensure that the boxes and paper placed at the curb after 7 p.m. are either in a secure container or tightly bundled. This will prevent wind blown litter throughout the village.
If you have an emergency of any kind during this storm, as always, dial 911.
