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Snow Forecast For Tonight

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the region beginning this afternoon.

Halloween isn't for another two days — and Seekonk is expecting its first snowfall of the fall overnight tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

As of 4 p.m. yesterday, the weather service forecast called for rain starting after 3 p.m. this afternoon and changing to a mix through late afternoon and switching to snow at about 7 p.m. A total of 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected.

The service also issued a high wind watch for tonight and tomorrow morning, with wind speeds expected to reach 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph.

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In advance of the expected snow, the American Red Cross released a set of safety tips to help people avoid accidents and injuries during and after the storm:

  • Stay indoors during the storm.
  • If you must go outside, several layers of lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.
  • Gloves (or mittens) and a hat will prevent loss of body heat. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.
  • Understand the hazards of wind chill, which combines the cooling effect of wind and cold temperatures on exposed skin. As the wind increases, heat is carried away from a person's body at an accelerated rate, driving down body temperature.
  • Walk carefully on snowy, icy, sidewalks.
  • Use caution shoveling snow. It is physically strenuous work, so take frequent breaks. Avoid overexertion.

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