Early February Weather Bomb Update Number Six

Early February Weather Bomb Update Number Five

Early February Weather Bomb Update Number Four

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
318 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

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NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...PATTEN...MEDWAY...
HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...GREENVILLE...
MONSON...BLANCHARD
318 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2012

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WIND CHILL
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...AS LOW AS 27 BELOW.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...FALLING TO 7 BELOW TO 2 ABOVE ZERO BY SUNDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND STRONG WINDS
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN
FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...WEAR A WARM COAT AND GLOVES AND
COVER YOUR HEAD.

Early February Weather Bomb Update Number Three

Fredericton and Southern York County
12:12 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2012
Winter storm warning for
Fredericton and Southern York County issued

15 to 30 cm of snow with blowing snow expected by Sunday morning.

This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

A intensifying low pressure system will approach from the southwest moving over the Gulf of St Lawrence by Sunday morning.

Rain in southeastern regions will gradually change to snow this afternoon as a northerly wind will develop ahead of the storm. Total snowfall amounts of 15 cm are forecast by Sunday morning with up to 30 cm for Extreme Southeastern New Brunswick.

Gusty winds will develop this evening and persist into Sunday morning. This combined with the fresh snow will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

This storm will also produce a storm surge. This in combination with a run of high astrological tides will produce higher than normal water levels at the high tides Sunday. Some ice rafting can be expected at the high tide near noon from Point Escuminac south to Cape Tormentine as strong winds drive the ice onshore.

High water level warnings may be required for coastlines along the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland strait. Interests along these coastlines should take precautions.

Grand Falls and Victoria County
3:47 PM AST Saturday 11 February 2012
Wind chill warning for
Grand Falls and Victoria County issued

A cold airmass will invade the province Sunday night. Wind chill values of minus 35 or colder are expected Monday morning.

This is a warning that extreme wind chill conditions are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intensifying low pressure system will approach from the southwest moving over the Gulf of St Lawrence by Sunday morning. Total snowfall amounts of 15 cm are forecast by Sunday morning with up to 30 cm for Extreme Southeastern New Brunswick.

Gusty winds will develop this evening and persist into Sunday morning. This combined with the fresh snow will give reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

This storm will also produce a storm surge. This in combination with a run of high astrological tides will produce higher than normal water levels at the high tides on Sunday. Some ice rafting can be expected at the high tide near noon from Point Escuminac to Cape Tormentine as strong winds drive the ice onshore.

High water level warnings may be required for coastlines along the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland strait. Interests along these coastlines should take precautions.

Additionally in the wake of this storm a very cold airmass will invade the province. Wind chill values are expected to reach minus 35 or colder Monday morning over most of Western New Brunswick.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details.

Early February Weather Bomb Update Number Two