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Forecasters say the storm will strengthen quickly offshore, producing snowfall rates of 1–2 inches per hour and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. AccuWeather warns that heavy snow combined with strong winds could create blizzard conditions across Long Island, New York City, and coastal areas.
A state of emergency and a travel ban were declared ahead of the powerful nor'easter storm.
As Winter Storm Hernando slowly inches toward the coast, shoppers at a hardware store in Quincy, Massachusetts were seen picking up last minute essentials this morning, including snowblower fuel, rock salt, and this snow shovel. If you still need supplies before this blizzard, there isn’t much time left.
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New York City officials have warned the storm could rank among the city's worst in 150 years as several states across the US declared states of emergency. Follow for the latest updates.
The storm in late January was bad enough. This one is bringing true blizzard conditions, and the city has stepped up its response.
Millions of people in New York City and other parts of the Northeast were asked to stay indoors as a winter storm brought heavy snowfall and strong winds.
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