Winter storm forecasted for Delaware. Here's how much snow to expect
Winter is coming again.
Another snowstorm is moving from the central part of the country and likely will hit Delaware this week. The snow will cause severe issues for commuters along the Interstate 95 corridor on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
According to AccuWeather.com, Delaware will receive between 2 to 10 inches of snow from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Amounts will depend on where you live, but Sussex County is expected to get the worst of the storm.
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Here's how much snow will fall in Delaware, according to AccuWeather's Wintercast.
New Castle County: The snowstorm will start around 3 p.m. Wednesday and run until noon Thursday. The county is expected to receive around 4 to 8 inches of snow.
Kent County: The snowstorm should hit around 5 p.m. Tuesday and run until noon Thursday, dropping around 2 to 4 inches of snow in the area.
Sussex County: The snowstorm will hit the county at 1 p.m. Wednesday and run until noon Thursday. Like most snowstorms this year, Sussex County is expected to get the worst of it. AccuWeather is predicting 6 to 10 inches of snow.
The key to staying safe in cold weather is wearing layers of clothing.
According to the National Weather Service, wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Remove layers to avoid sweating and chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water-repellent and hooded.
Wear a hat because much of your body heat can be lost from your head. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
Pet owners in Delaware are expected to abide by a series of rules and regulations aimed at ensuring a safe and healthy environment is maintained for pets. Pets should be handled in an orderly way when in public since pet abuse or instances of pet misbehavior are punishable by law.
Dogs are not allowed to be confined outside and unattended during inclement weather, as issued by the National Weather Service, or other conditions that 'pose a serious adverse risk to the health and safety of a dog,' the Delaware Code states, with 'outside and unattended' defined as in the elements for longer than 15 minutes and outside of visual range and presence of the owner.
Also, pets are susceptible to wind chills like humans. Prolonged exposure to dangerous wind chills could lead to hypothermia.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware weather forecast: Is a winter storm coming
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