New York is on alert as a snowstorm rated as very dangerous is expected in the coming hours.
A state of emergency has been declared in New York. A severe snowstorm is expected in the coming hours in the region. In an attempt to limit the risks as much as possible, the city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, asked residents to stay at home, calling the storm “very dangerous”. Only essential workers are allowed to travel. “New Yorkers should stay at home, leave the roads free for emergency vehicles and allow our machinery to operate to keep us safe,” he said in a statement. He added: “Make no mistake: this storm will bring heavy snowfalls and make all travel in the city dangerous.”
BREAKING: beginning 6 AM tomorrow, February 1, nonessential travel will be restricted in New York City. This winter storm will be dangerous with heavy snowfall and strong winds. If you can stay home, stay home. Keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles. pic.twitter.com/S7xPoVLGlt
– Major Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) February 1, 2021
The storm – dubbed Orlena by the Weather Channel – is expected to dump between 45 and 2 feet of snow in New York City on Monday and Tuesday. In addition to snowfall, conditions are expected to be amplified by a very strong wind and blizzard, causing powerful gusts. Orlena is causing such concerns that the authorities have even asked residents to postpone their appointments to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. “They will be reprogrammed very quickly”, assured the mayor on Ny1. “We don’t want people trying to get vaccinated and end up trapped by the storm,” he explained.
The storm – which started off the coast of North Carolina and is spreading to the East Coast – is expected to cover the tri-state area with particularly difficult to shovel snow, weather experts said.
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