Over eight inches of heavy snowfall blanketed parts of Long Island on Feb. 13, prompting school districts like Wantagh and Seaford to close in anticipation.
For southern Nassau County, a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Two to two and a half feet of flooding is possible in vulnerable areas near the shoreline.
Gov. Kathy Hochul told Long Islanders to expect heavy, wet snow.
“Even though we’re coming out of a few days of record high temperatures, this storm is a stark reminder that winter is still alive and well,” Hochul said in a news release. “This storm will bring plenty of hazards with it from heavy snow piling up fast to wind, which will bring low visibility and some power outages. Please heed warnings from your local media outlets, as my team will continue to monitor the storm until it’s long gone.”
"I encourage residents to stay off the roads as conditions are expexted to be hazardous throughout the storm," Councilman Chris Carini told the Herald. "We are expecting snow falls between 4-8 inches and wind gusts up to 35 mph. Driving will be hazardous so I urge residents to stay off the roads."
Carini said cars should be parked in driveays and off main roads so crews can plow.
"Hempstead Town's dedicated workforce is prepared to help American's largest township during the storm," he said. "They will be out in force to make sure our 1,200 miles of roads are clear. I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of our workers."
To report an electrical outage, call PSEG Long Island at (800) 490-0075.
Some of the most important tips for safe driving in winter weather include:
Additional reporting by Charles Shaw