| Please see the urgent message from the National Weather Service. As always, the members of Canton Fire and Rescue will be here to serve the community if this weather event impacts our citizens. If you have an emergency, please call 911 and they will dispatch us to help you.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
330 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019
NYZ026-027-029>031-087-011000-
/O.CON.KBTV.HW.W.0002.191101T0300Z-191101T2100Z/
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Canton, and Gouverneur
330 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Saint Lawrence Valley and portions of the northern
Adirondack Mountains in New York.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase sharply early Friday
morning, with peak wind gusts expected between 5 AM and 2 PM
on Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. |
