Blizzard, winter storm warnings issued, could be biggest in decade | Live updates
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Key Points:
- A powerful winter storm is forecast to bring the first blizzard in nearly a decade to the Tri-State area from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, with 12 to 18 inches of heavy, wet snow expected.
- Wind gusts exceeding 50 mph could cause downed trees and power lines, leading to dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and coastal flooding up to 2.5 to 3 feet during high tides.
- Blizzard warnings have been issued for Long Island, all five NYC boroughs, southern Westchester, coastal Connecticut, and parts of New Jersey, with snowfall rates potentially reaching 2-3 inches per hour and whiteout conditions likely.
- The storm's intensity rivals that of a category 2 or 3 hurricane off
