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Winter Storm Hernando is bearing down on the Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for tens of millions of people from the Mid-Atlantic through southern New England, with conditions expected to deteriorate rapidly Sunday afternoon and reach full blizzard intensity Sunday night into Monday morning.
States of emergencies are already being issued. The forecast shifted dramatically in 24 hours, making it a very dangerous, fast-moving winter storm.
The storm is expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow to most of the region, with some areas reaching totals of 24 inches or more. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are possible at peak intensity, and wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will create near-whiteout conditions. The low-pressure system is strengthening rapidly, leading meteorologists to call it a “super bomb” cyclone, with true blizzard conditions potentially lasting 10 to 12 hours.
Beyond the snow itself, the storm poses serious risks for power outages, coastal flooding, and dangerous travel well into Monday. If you haven’t started preparing, now is the time. Below, we’ve rounded up storm essentials across every category you need to weather Winter Storm Hernando safely.
These products are likely to sell out quickly, and most are available for same-day pickup or delivery, depending on your local store.
Generators & Power Solutions
Generators & Power at Home Depot
- Milwaukee M18 175W Compact Inverter (Tool Only) for $99 (on sale, was $119)
- Champion 7850/6250W Dual Fuel Portable Generator w/ CO Shield for $849
- RYOBI 4500W Gas Portable Generator w/ CO Detect for $579
- RYOBI 2300W Bluetooth Inverter Generator for $599
- RYOBI 8125W Gas Portable Generator w/ CO Detect for $849
- Honda 2200W Inverter Generator for $999 (on sale, was $1,099)
- Milwaukee M18 3600W/1800W Power Supply for $799
- RYOBI 9500W Gas Portable Generator w/ CO Detect for $999
- RYOBI 1800W Battery Power Station (Tool Only) for $649
- RYOBI 4000W Inverter Generator for $729
- RYOBI 150W Battery Inverter + 2.0Ah Battery for $99 (on sale, was $129)
- RYOBI 6500W Inverter Generator for $999
- RYOBI 4000W Digital Inverter Generator for $699
- RYOBI 2500W Inverter Generator for $599
- Milwaukee M18 TOP-OFF Charger & Power Supply for $119
Generators & Power at Walmart
- Greenworks 60V 300W Portable Power Station for $118
- Pulsar PG2300iS 2,300W Inverter Generator for $398
- Pulsar 5,250W Dual Fuel Portable Generator for $524
Generators & Power at Lowe’s
- CRAFTSMAN V20 150W Portable Power Station for $59
- Firman T08073 8000W Tri-Fuel Portable Generator for $999
- Kobalt 5500W Dual-Fuel Portable Generator for $699
- Firman H07553 7500W Dual-Fuel Portable Generator for $949
- Kobalt Whisper 2500W Inverter Generator for $499
- CRAFTSMAN 2500W Inverter Generator for $649
- Firman WH03342 3300W Dual-Fuel Inverter Generator for $899
- CRAFTSMAN 3300W Inverter Generator for $849
- CRAFTSMAN 3300i 3300W Inverter Generator for $849
- Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus 3000W Power Station for $1,999
- EcoFlow River 3 300W Portable Power Station for $239.16
Snow Blowers
Snow Blowers at Home Depot
- Ariens Classic 24″ 212cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $999
- Ariens Classic 24″ 208cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $999
- Cub Cadet 2X 26″ 243cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $1,449
- Ariens Deluxe 28″ 252cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $1,549
- Cub Cadet 2X 24″ 208cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $1,059
- DEWALT 21″ 208cc Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $789
- DEWALT 21″ 179cc Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $679
- Murray 24″ 208cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower for $899
- RYOBI 40V 24″ 2-Stage Cordless Snow Blower (4 Batteries) for $1,799
- RYOBI 40V 22″ 2-Stage Cordless Snow Blower (2 Batteries) for $1,399
- RYOBI 40V 18″ Single-Stage Cordless Snow Blower for $599
- RYOBI 40V 12″ Cordless Snow Shovel (Tool Only) for $189
Snow Blowers at Lowe’s
- Toro Power Clear 18-in Single-Stage 99cc Gas Snow Blower for $579
- Toro Power Clear 21-in Single-Stage 212cc Self-Propelled Gas Snow Blower for $779
Snow Shovels
Snow Shovels at Walmart
- EMSCO Bigfoot Snow Shovel for $19.88
Snow Shovels at Lowe’s
- Suncast 18-in Plastic Blade Snow Shovel with Steel Core Handle for $17.98
- Suncast 18-in Poly Blade Snow Shovel with Steel Core Handle for $27.98
- MidWest Quality Gloves 9-in Children’s Snow Shovel with Fiberglass Handle for $14.98
Ice Melt & De-Icers
Ice Melt & De-Icers at Home Depot
- 40 lb Ice Melt Blend Bag for $13.97
- 50 lb Ice Melt Calcium Blue Blend Bag for $24.97
- Keep it Green 20 lb Pet-Safer Ice & Snow Melt for $12.97
- Ice Melt Pallet, Jug Case, Bag & Pail Combo for $1,246.98
Ice Melt & De-Icers at Walmart
- Prestone De-Icer Spray 17 oz for $3.98
- Super Tech 32 oz Trigger De-Icer Spray for $3.38
- Diesel 9-1-1 De-Icer (2-Pack) for $25.96
- Expert Gardener 6 lb Handheld Spreader for $17.97
- Scotts Wizz Handheld Spreader for $29.97
- Expert Gardener 66 lb Push Spreader for $69
Ice Melt & De-Icers at Lowe’s
- 40-lb Natural Ice Melt Pellets for $13.98
- Salt Depot Purple Heat 50-lb Pet-Safer Ice Melt Pellets for $15.48
- 50-lb Calcium Chloride Pellet Ice Melt for $24.98
- 50-lb Magnesium Pet-Safer Ice Melt Granules for $18.98
- Morton 8-lb Pet-Safer Ice Melt Granules for $17.48
- SPLASH Heatwave 12-lb Ice Melt Salt for $12.98
Flashlights & Lanterns
Flashlights & Lanterns at Home Depot
- Energizer TAC 300 LED Tactical Flashlight (300 Lumens) for $9.98
- Husky 1200 Lumens Rechargeable LED Compact Flashlight (2-Pack) for $14.88
- Husky 500 Lumens Dual Power Focusing Aluminum Flashlight for $24.97
- Defiant 200 Lumens Floating LED Lantern for $9.97
- Husky 1800 Lumens Dual Power LED Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight for $29.97
- Energizer TAC 1000 LED Flashlight (1000 Lumens) for $29.97
- Coast EAL26 1250 Lumens Dual Power Camping Lantern/Flashlight for $29.97 (clearance in-store pricing available)
- Defiant 1000 Lumen Dimmable Weatherproof LED Lantern for $24.97
- Coast Slayer Ultra 2000 Lumens Rechargeable Flashlight for $39.88
- RYOBI USB Lithium 625 Lumens Rechargeable Head Flashlight Kit for $49.97
- Milwaukee 800 Lumens USB Rechargeable Fixed Focus Flashlight for $85.77
- Milwaukee 1100 Lumens USB Rechargeable Twist Focus Flashlight for $93.47
Flashlights & Lanterns at Walmart
- Ozark Trail Mini LED Flashlight 50 Lumens for $1.97
- Rayovac Compact Metal LED Flashlight 50 Lumens for $2.97
- Hyper Tough 300 Lumen Pivoting Work Light for $5.86
- Rayovac Brite Essentials LED Flashlight (3AAA) for $5.97
- COAST PX22 LED Flashlight 100 Lumens for $8.88
- Ozark Trail Industrial LED Flashlights 3-Pack for $10.97
- COAST GX15 Waterproof LED Flashlight for $15.93
- Ozark Trail LED Flashlights 10-Pack 50 Lumens for $15.97
- Ozark Trail 1500 Lumen Rechargeable Flashlight for $21.97
- COAST PX200R USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight 2000 Lumens for $39.97
Flashlights & Lanterns at Lowe’s
- Lowe’s Essentials 100-Lumen Mini Flashlight 2-Pack for $4
- Project Source 200-Lumen LED Flashlight for $7.58
- Kobalt 340-Lumen 5-Mode LED Camping Lantern for $16.28
- Project Source 500-Lumen 3-Mode LED Camping Lantern 2-Pack for $21.98
- Kobalt 1000-Lumen 4-Mode Rechargeable Spotlight for $24.98
- Kobalt 1000-Lumen 5-Mode Rechargeable Flashlight for $32.98
- Kobalt 1500-Lumen 4-Mode LED Rechargeable Camping Lantern for $32.98
- Energizer 1000-Lumen LED Flashlight for $30.48
- Coast EAL40R 2500-Lumen 6-Mode LED Rechargeable Camping Lantern for $42.98
- Kobalt 5000-Lumen 3-Mode Rechargeable Spotlight for $54.98
- Kobalt 6000-Lumen 5-Mode Rechargeable Flashlight for $54.98
- DEWALT 20V Max 1000-Lumen Cordless Flashlight (Tool Only) for $79
- Lux-Pro 1250-Lumen Rechargeable Flashlight for View Price in Cart
Space Heaters (No Power Needed)
Space Heaters at Walmart
- Mr. Heater Little Buddy 3,800 BTU Radiant Heater for $69
- Ozark Trail 10,000 BTU Portable Propane Heater for $82
- Mr. Heater Portable Buddy 9,000 BTU Radiant Heater (MH9BX) for $89
- Ozark Trail 360 Propane Indoor/Outdoor Heater for $109
- Dyna-Glo 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (TT15000M) for $47.92
- Mainstays 48,000 BTU Freestanding Patio Heater for $197
Space Heaters at Lowe’s
- Mr. Heater 15000-BTU Outdoor Portable Propane Tank Top Heater for $79
- Mr. Heater Tough Buddy 9000-BTU Indoor/Outdoor Portable Radiant Propane Heater for $99
- Mr. Heater 30000-BTU Outdoor Portable Propane Tank Top Heater for $119
- Mr. Heater 45000-BTU Outdoor Portable Propane Tank Top Heater for $139
- DEWALT 75000-BTU Outdoor Portable Forced Air Propane Heater for $249
Road Safety Essentials
Road Safety at Home Depot
- PIP 3.8 in. Professional Emergency Flare LED Magnetic Light for $9.98
- 15-Minute Emergency Flares (3-Pack) for $12.98 (clearance in-store pricing available)
- Keeper 18 ft. Emergency Tow Rope with Hooks for $33.98
- Orion Premium Flare Emergency Kit (60-Piece) for $35.98
- Husky 47 in. Carbon Steel Blade Ice Scraper for $42.48
- Husky 26 in. Poly Rake / Ice Scraper / Scoop Shovel Combo for $106.93
Road Safety at Walmart
- Auto Drive 9″ Ice Scraper for $1.27
- Auto Drive 10″ Ice Scraper for $1.97
- Auto Drive 35″ Snow Brush & Scraper for $8.97
Emergency Supplies
Emergency Supplies at Home Depot
Emergency Supplies at Walmart
- Great Value Purified Water 24-Count (16.9 oz bottles) for $3.68
- Great Value Purified Water 40-Count (16.9 oz bottles) for $5.47
- Dasani Purified Water 32-Pack (16.9 oz bottles) for $6.47
- Aquafina Purified Water 32-Pack (16.9 oz bottles) for $6.98
- Poland Spring Spring Water 35-Pack (16.9 oz bottles) for $6.98
- Pure Life Purified Water 35-Pack (16.9 oz bottles) for $5.87
- G-Project G-Storm Bluetooth Speaker with AM/FM Weather Radio & NOAA Alerts for $34.88