State Officials Set 10:30 a.m. Briefing On Storm

REISTERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- State officials have scheduled a briefing at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to talk about superstorm Sandy.

The briefing in Reisterstown is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.

Ken Widelski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Monday night that some of the worst conditions in the state are expected overnight with sustained winds between 30 to 45 miles per hour and gusts from 50 to 65 mph.

Blizzard warnings are in effect in for Garrett and Allegany counties.

Widelski also says tidal flooding is expected in the Chesapeake Bay, with storm surges from 2 to 4 feet, primarily Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.

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