Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency ahead of Sunday's winter storm
The storm is coming in from the south so this will likely delay flights at all major airports starting Sunday morning, before the weather deteriorates locally.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency beginning Sunday morning ahead of the major winter storm that expected to impact travel conditions on Sunday.
There is a blizzard warning issued for Long Island, with 18-24 inches forecasted and wind gusts that have the potential to reach up to 60 mph.
Gov. Hochul said that she has activated 100 members of the National Guard to help support response operations on Long Island. She also stated that 5,600 utility workers are on standby across the state to help respond to any power outages.
The storm is coming in from the south so this will likely delay flights at all major airports starting Sunday morning, before the weather deteriorates locally. Conditions improve Monday evening, but the effect on travel likely will linger into Tuesday.
"New Yorkers are no strangers to snow and cold weather, but these blizzard-like conditions approaching New York City, Long Island and the lower Mid-Hudson will bring heavy snow and strong winds, with the storm forecasted to impact much of our state,” Hochul said in prepared remarks. “As with every weather event, our state agencies are equipped with the resources they need to respond to the developing storm and keep everyone informed. I encourage everyone to take action, stay vigilant and always monitor your local forecast for real-time updates.”
