Christmas Storm Update Number Two

FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
351 AM EST WED DEC 24 2014

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NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN SOMERSET-
NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-
CENTRAL 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...MILLINOCKET...
EAST MILLINOCKET...PATTEN...MEDWAY...HOULTON...HODGDON...
SHERMAN...SMYRNA MILLS...GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD
351 AM EST WED DEC 24 2014

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS EXPANDED THE

* FLOOD WATCH TO INCLUDE PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL MAINE...NORTH
  CENTRAL MAINE...NORTHERN MAINE AND WEST CENTRAL MAINE...
  INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN EAST CENTRAL MAINE...
  NORTHERN PENOBSCOT. IN NORTH CENTRAL MAINE...CENTRAL
  PISCATAQUIS AND NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS. IN NORTHERN MAINE...
  NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK...NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK AND SOUTHEAST
  AROOSTOOK. IN WEST CENTRAL MAINE...NORTHERN SOMERSET.

* FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

* LOCALIZED ICE JAM FLOODING ALONG RIVERS AND STREAMS.

* ABOVE FREEZING TEMPERATURES...RAINFALL...AND MELTING SNOW WILL
  HELP TO GET RIVERS FLOWING OVER NORTHERN MAINE. LOCALIZED
  FLOODING FROM ICE JAMS IS POSSIBLE ALONG RIVERS AND STREAMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON
CURRENT FORECASTS.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE
FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

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11:53 AM AST Wednesday 24 December 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

A low pressure system will deepen quickly as it tracks north past the Great Lakes tonight. This system will affect New Brunswick for most of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day pushing a large area of heavy rain across the regions.

The rain will become heavy after midnight and persist for most of Christmas Day. Total Rainfall amounts of 30-40 millimetres are expected for much of the province, but amounts will be higher over southern sections where 40-55 millimetres are expected by Thursday evening.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels combined with rough and pounding surf can be expected along parts of the east coast during high tide on Christmas Day.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NBStorm.

3:52 AM AST Wednesday 24 December 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

A low pressure system will affect the Maritimes today with isolated showers giving way to rain this afternoon or evening and continuing on Christmas Day.

Initially rain will be light to moderate but will become heavy at times on Christmas Day before ending in the evening or after midnight. Rainfall amounts of 25 to 35 millimeters are expected across most areas of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands except along parts of the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia where up to 50 millimeters are forecast.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf can be expected on Thursday during high tides along parts of the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and south-facing coastlines of the gulf of St. Lawrence.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #PEStorm.

3:52 AM AST Wednesday 24 December 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Yarmouth County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

A low pressure system will affect the Maritimes today with isolated showers giving way to rain this afternoon or evening and continuing on Christmas Day.

Initially rain will be light to moderate but will become heavy at times on Christmas Day before ending in the evening or after midnight. Rainfall amounts of 25 to 35 millimeters are expected across most areas of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the Magdalen Islands except along parts of the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia where up to 50 millimeters are forecast.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf can be expected on Thursday during high tides along parts of the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and south-facing coastlines of the gulf of St. Lawrence.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Stay up to date with Weatheradio or your local media. Email reports of severe weather to weatherASPC@ec.gc.ca or call 1-877-815-9900. You may tweet reports using the hashtag #NSStorm.