Winter Storm Nemo, Track Blizzard LIVE STREAM: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Expected [LIVE UPDATES]: Why Named Nemo?

Winter Storm Nemo is expected to slam the Northeast this Friday into Saturday, bringing large amounts of snow and harsh winds. Those in affected areas are warned to stay off the roads and remain warm inside in such dangerous weather conditions. Continue reading on to find out more information from the National Weather Service and Weather Channel. Also, why name it winter storm "Nemo?"

Here is the official Blizzard Warning statement from the National Weather Service issued for the tri-state area:

- Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 1 pm EST Saturday.

- Locations: New York City, Southern Westchester County, and coastal portions of Northeast New Jersey.

- Hazard types: Heavy snow and strong winds.

- Accumulations: snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches, with localized higher amounts within developing snow bands.

- Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

- Temperatures: falling into the 20s by this evening.

- Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.

- Timing: The strongest winds and heaviest snow will occur this evening into Saturday morning.

- Impacts: Heavy snow and winds will make for dangerous driving conditions with visibilities near zero in White-out conditions. In addition, some tree limbs will be downed. Causing scattered power outages.

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A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to Whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Parts of New England can expect the same conditions, but to a larger and harsher extent. This area of the United States is bracing for a potentially "historic, crippling" blizzard, with accumulations reaching up to two-three feet of snow.

For a live stream of the Weather Channel's coverage of Winter Storm Nemo, go here.

For current conditions throughout affected areas in the Northeast, go here.

For real-time updates from the Weather Channel, go here.

For updates on flight cancellations and delays, go here.

The Weather Channel dubbed the storm "Nemo" because of its potential impact... in Greek, Nemo is a boy's name meaning "from the valley." In Latin, the name means "nobody." According to the Weather Channel's Bryan Norcross according to the PolicyMic, "The fact is, a storm with a name is easier to follow, which will mean fewer surprises and more preparation."

Still, some people just can't seem to take it seriously, thanks to the popular animated film "Finding Nemo" -

@zoomusikgirl: "Let me be the first to make the terrible joke, 'just keep snowing, just keep snowing...' #nemo."

@Landry70523: "Why are they calling this blizzard #Nemo? #Nemo would never hurt anyone :( #justkeepswimming."

@Jen_nay_nay_: "My kindergarteners only like this storm because of its name #nemo."

The serious fact of the matter is, authorities warn to bundle up and stay inside, and prepare yourselves for a rather severe weekend storm.