The following is an Ice Storm Warning issued at 2:15 PM EST 1-6-09 by R.W.S. Effective 1-6-09 6 PM to 1-7-09 12 Noon EST.
The following statement applies to the counties of Sussex, Warren, Morris, Carbon, Monroe,Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton and counties in Pa.
Effective 1/06/09 6 PM to 1/07/09 12 noon eastern standard time
R.W.S Special Weather Statement
Significant ice storm to effect the area
Low pressure developing over the Tennessee Valley early this afternoon will continue to move North NortheastThis low pressure has tapped into a supply of moisture from the GOM. This area of low pressure will move towards the Ohio Valley.
With a Greenland Block in place and a strong -NAO of 2.5 SD ..this primary will hit a brick wall of confluence and be forced to hand off its energy to a secondary area of low pressure. The development of this secondary low pressure should take place off the coast of southern Jersey WAA will spread out ahead of the primary low and will run over the top of lower level cold air. CAD will be firmly entrenched across the areas N & W of I-95.
The potential exists for a couple inches of snow followed by a long duration of ice. The potential exists in the above regions up to .50 inches of ice The potential exists for a dangerous ice storm.
Please stay tuned for future statements about this potentially dangerous storm from R.W.S.
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