<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1cNcYm_1GzH0eOj00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1cNcYm_1GzH0eOj00" width="1920" height="1280" >A nor’easter is heading for the New York City area this Thursday, according to reports.It’s being reported by Fox 5 New York that a nor’easter could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts to NYC this Thursday and Friday. Some parts of New York could get snow on Thursday night.“The area of low pressure will begin moving toward the northeast by Thursday, when showers are expected across parts of the I-95 corridor, while portions of upstate New York will start seeing snow,” <a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-weather-noreaster-snow-rain-storm-forecast" rel="nofollow">Fox 5 New York reported.</a> “Some wet snowflakes could be in the mix overnight just north and northeast of the city, FOX 5 NY meteorologist Mike Woods said.”The wind speeds will increase on Friday as the storm heads towards Long Island, but it’s not expected to linger into the weekend. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3gb4Ko_1GzH0eOj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3gb4Ko_1GzH0eOj00" width="1920" height="1251" ><figcaption>Traffic in snow.© Dave Schwarz/dschwarz@stcloudtimes.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure>If there’s snow this Thursday or Friday, here are some safety tips:<ul><li>Stay warm indoors to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.</li><li>Before the winter season begins, make sure you can heat your home safely. Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping.</li><li>Consider using an indoor thermometer or thermostat to monitor the temperature inside.</li><li>Plan to check on loved ones and neighbors to make sure they are staying warm. This is especially important for older adults and babies.</li><li>Drink plenty of warm fluids but avoid caffeine and alcohol.</li><li>Avoid travel if you can.</li><li>If you must go outside, plan to dress properly. Keep your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes covered in warm, dry clothing. These areas are the first to be at risk for frostbite.</li><li>Wear layers of loose clothing, a coat, hat, mittens, and water-resistant boots. Use a scarf to cover your face and mouth.</li><li>Know where you will go if your home becomes too cold. You could go to a friend’s house, a public library, or a warming center.</li></ul>Stay safe, New York.</div></body>

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