End of January Wind & Rainstorm Update Three

End of January Wind & Rainstorm Update Two

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
357 PM EST WED JAN 30 2013

MEZ001>004-010-031-310900-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.130131T0500Z-130201T0200Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-
NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...BAKER LAKE...BILLY-JACK DEPOT...BAXTER ST PARK...
CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...MOUNT KATAHDIN...GREENVILLE...
MONSON...BLANCHARD...DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...GUILFORD
357 PM EST WED JAN 30 2013

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EST
THURSDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...LOW IMPACT. THAWED GROUNDS AND WINDS WILL CAUSE A FEW
  DOWN TREES AND...OR TREE LIMBS TO SNAP WITH SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES
  POSSIBLE. EXPECT SOME DIFFICULTY DRIVING HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS. BE
  CAUTIOUS IF DRIVING A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. IN CASE OF POWER
  OUTAGES...MAKE SURE FLASHLIGHTS HAVE WORKING BATTERIES.

&&

$$

VJN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
357 PM EST WED JAN 30 2013

MEZ005-006-011-015>017-029-030-032-310900-
/O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0001.130131T0500Z-130201T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0001.130131T0500Z-130201T0200Z/
NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-
SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-CENTRAL WASHINGTON-
COASTAL HANCOCK-COASTAL WASHINGTON-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...
LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...
OLD TOWN...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...GREAT POND...
ORLAND...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...
PERRY...PRINCETON...ELLSWORTH...BAR HARBOR...BLUE HILL...
EASTPORT...MACHIAS...CHERRYFIELD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...
TOPSFIELD
357 PM EST WED JAN 30 2013

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EST
THURSDAY. THIS UPGRADES THE PRIOR HIGH WIND WATCH.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 TO 60 MPH...
  EXCEPT UP TO 65 MPH OVER HIGHER TERRAIN OF COASTAL DOWNEAST
  AREAS.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MODERATE TO HIGH. WINDS WITH THAWED GROUNDS WILL
  LIKELY CAUSE DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES RESULTING IN NUMEROUS
  POWER OUTAGES. BLOWN DOWN DEBRIS MAY BLOCK SOME ROADWAYS. MINOR
  STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS IS POSSIBLE.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS.
  STAY AWAY FROM TREES IF OUTSIDE DURING HIGH WINDS. BE CAUTIOUS
  IF DRIVING A HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE. IN CASE OF POWER OUTAGES...
  MAKE SURE FLASHLIGHTS HAVE WORKING BATTERIES.

&&

$$

Acadian Peninsula
3:59 PM AST Wednesday 30 January 2013
Wind warning for
Acadian Peninsula issued

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds gusting to 90 km/h are expected tonight and Thursday in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system over Southwestern Quebec will intensify tonight and Thursday as it moves northeast towards Labrador. Spotty freezing rain will persist until early this evening along parts of the Bay of Chaleur. Otherwise periods of rain are expected tonight and Thursday before ending early Thursday evening. Rainfall amounts are generally expected to be in the 15 to 25 mm range except for Northwest New Brunswick and parts of the Fundy coast which will see higher amounts ranging from 25 to 40 mm.

Strong south to southwest winds will also develop across New Brunswick tonight with southernmost regions likely experiencing gusts near 90 km/h except in the tantramar area where gusts to 110 km/h are expected beginning overnight tonight. The Acadian Peninsula should also experience gusts near 90 km/h Thursday afternoon.

As this low pressure system moves away from the region later Thursday a cold westerly flow will develop. As a result temperatures are expected to drop rapidly Thursday evening causing potentially dangerous driving conditions as rain that has accumulated through the day may quickly freeze.

Rough pounding surf and large waves can be expected along the Bay of Fundy tonight and Thursday.
Woodstock and Carleton County
3:59 PM AST Wednesday 30 January 2013
Rainfall warning for
Woodstock and Carleton County continued

25 to 40 millimetres of rain are forecast for tonight and Thursday.

This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system over Southwestern Quebec will intensify tonight and Thursday as it moves northeast towards Labrador. Spotty freezing rain will persist until early this evening along parts of the Bay of Chaleur. Otherwise periods of rain are expected tonight and Thursday before ending early Thursday evening. Rainfall amounts are generally expected to be in the 15 to 25 mm range except for Northwest New Brunswick and parts of the Fundy coast which will see higher amounts ranging from 25 to 40 mm.

Strong south to southwest winds will also develop across New Brunswick tonight with southernmost regions likely experiencing gusts near 90 km/h except in the tantramar area where gusts to 110 km/h are expected beginning overnight tonight. The Acadian Peninsula should also experience gusts near 90 km/h Thursday afternoon.

As this low pressure system moves away from the region later Thursday a cold westerly flow will develop. As a result temperatures are expected to drop rapidly Thursday evening causing potentially dangerous driving conditions as rain that has accumulated through the day may quickly freeze.

Rough pounding surf and large waves can be expected along the Bay of Fundy tonight and Thursday.

End of January Wind & Rainstorm Update One

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
639 AM EST WED JAN 30 2013

MEZ005-006-011-015>017-029-030-032-301945-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0001.130131T0500Z-130131T1700Z/
NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-
SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-CENTRAL WASHINGTON-
COASTAL HANCOCK-COASTAL WASHINGTON-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...
PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...
LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD...BANGOR...BREWER...ORONO...
OLD TOWN...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...GREAT POND...
ORLAND...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...
PERRY...PRINCETON...ELLSWORTH...BAR HARBOR...BLUE HILL...
EASTPORT...MACHIAS...CHERRYFIELD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...
TOPSFIELD
639 AM EST WED JAN 30 2013

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH.

* TIMING...LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...WINDS COULD CAUSE DOWNED TREES AND BRANCHES TO SNAP
  WITH NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE. BLOWN DOWN DEBRIS MAY
  BLOCK SOME ROADWAYS. MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS IS
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 30 TO 40 MPH...OR
GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR
THE LATEST FORECASTS.

&&

$$

MIGNONE
Queens County P.E.I.
4:54 AM AST Wednesday 30 January 2013
Wind warning for
Queens County P.E.I. continued

Southwesterly winds gusting to 90 km/h expected tonight and Thursday.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system developing over the Great Lakes region will intensify as it moves toward Southern Quebec today and then Labrador on Thursday. Strong south to southwest winds will develop across pei tonight with gusts to 90 km/h expected.

Mixed precipitation are expected today across the province however it will not be persistent. More sustained rain or showers are expected on Thursday however rainfall amounts should remain below warning criteria.
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
4:58 AM AST Wednesday 30 January 2013
Wind warning for
Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County issued

Southwesterly winds gusting to 90 km/h expected tonight and Thursday.

This is a warning that potentially damaging winds are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system developing over the Great Lakes region will intensify as it moves toward Southern Quebec today and then Labrador on Thursday. Strong south to southwest winds will develop across Nova Scotia tonight with gusts to 90 km/h expected across most of the mainland and 110 km/h over the trantramar marsh area. Les Suetes will develop along the Highlands this evening and the very strong southerly winds will spread across the rest of Cape Breton on Thursday.

Mixed precipitation including a risk of freezing rain are expected today across the province however it will not be persistent. More sustained rain is expected on Thursday however rainfall amounts should remain below warning criteria.