Late March Weather Bomb Update Four

Late March Weather Bomb Update Three

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
245 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

MEZ006-011-015-260245-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0009.140326T1200Z-140327T0400Z/
SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HOULTON...HODGDON...SHERMAN...
SMYRNA MILLS...LINCOLN...HOWLAND...SPRINGFIELD...BANGOR...
BREWER...ORONO...OLD TOWN
245 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
8 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

* IMPACTS...SNOW WITH CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL
  LEAD TO VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...LOWER TO MID 20S.

* VISIBILITIES...AS LOW AS ONE QUARTER MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING, SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. BE SURE YOUR VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OF GAS. IF YOU
GET STRANDED, STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE
LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
245 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

MEZ001-002-004-005-010-031-260245-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0017.140326T1400Z-140327T0400Z/
NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK-NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALLAGASH...CLAYTON LAKE...MADAWASKA...
FORT KENT...FRENCHVILLE...PRESQUE ISLE...CARIBOU...VAN BUREN...
MARS HILL...BAXTER ST PARK...CHAMBERLAIN LAKE...CHURCHILL DAM...
MOUNT KATAHDIN...MILLINOCKET...EAST MILLINOCKET...PATTEN...
MEDWAY...GREENVILLE...MONSON...BLANCHARD...DOVER-FOXCROFT...
MILO...GUILFORD
245 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* LOCATIONS...FROM DOVER FOXCROFT...MILLINOCKET...AND MARS HILL NORTHWEST.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...LIGHT SNOW WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL LEAD TO DIFFICULT
  TRAVEL CONDITIONS AT TIMES.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...AROUND 20.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IF TRAVELING, SLOW DOWN AND PLAN EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR
DESTINATION. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE
SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL
DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

&&
$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
335 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...STRONG WINDS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

. A LOW PASSING THROUGH THE GULF OF MAINE WILL BRING STRONG WINDS
TO THE COAST.

MEZ021-023>026-NHZ013-014-260345-
/O.NEW.KGYX.WI.Y.0003.140326T1500Z-140327T0300Z/
KENNEBEC-COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-SAGADAHOC-LINCOLN-
INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AUGUSTA...WATERVILLE...BIDDEFORD...
SACO...OLD ORCHARD BEACH...KITTERY...PORTLAND...SOUTH PORTLAND...
WESTBROOK...BATH...TOPSHAM...BOOTHBAY HARBOR...WISCASSET...
WALDOBORO...SALEM...DERRY...EXETER...PORTSMOUTH...HAMPTON
335 PM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* TIMING... WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING AND PEAK IN THE
  LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS... SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO DOWNED
  TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES. HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES MAY HAVE
  DIFFICULTIES... ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS STRONG WINDS OF 31 TO 39 MPH OR GUSTS OF
46 TO 57 MPH CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE DUE TO DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND
SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.

&&
$$

3:45 PM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Blizzard forecast on Wednesday.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A very intense low pressure system is forecast to track south of Nova Scotia on Wednesday and will bring very strong winds and significant snowfall to much of New Brunswick. Over the southeastern half of the province, the strong winds and heavy snow will produce blizzard conditions.

Snow is forecast to begin Wednesday morning in Southern New Brunswick and spread northward during the day. The heaviest snow is expected in the south and east where snowfall amounts ranging from 20 to 40 centimetres are forecast. Strong northeasterly winds are forecast to develop ahead of the system on Wednesday and shift to strong northwesterlies as the system pulls away Wednesday night. The strong winds and snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Widespread whiteout conditions are expected beginning Wednesday afternoon over the southeastern half of the province.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels are forecast from Miramichi bay south to Cape Tormentine Wednesday afternoon or evening. Local flooding is most likely from Bouctouche to Cape Tormentine.

 

3:45 PM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area

Blizzard forecast on Wednesday.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A very intense low pressure system is forecast to track south of Nova Scotia on Wednesday and will bring very strong winds and significant snowfall to much of New Brunswick. Over the southeastern half of the province, the strong winds and heavy snow will produce blizzard conditions.

Snow is forecast to begin Wednesday morning in Southern New Brunswick and spread northward during the day. The heaviest snow is expected in the south and east where snowfall amounts ranging from 20 to 40 centimetres are forecast. Strong northeasterly winds are forecast to develop ahead of the system on Wednesday and shift to strong northwesterlies as the system pulls away Wednesday night. The strong winds and snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Widespread whiteout conditions are expected beginning Wednesday afternoon over the southeastern half of the province.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels are forecast from Miramichi bay south to Cape Tormentine Wednesday afternoon or evening. Local flooding is most likely from Bouctouche to Cape Tormentine.

Late March Weather Bomb Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
211 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

MEZ017-030-251415-
/O.UPG.KCAR.BZ.A.0001.140326T0700Z-140327T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.BZ.W.0001.140326T0800Z-140327T0400Z/
CENTRAL WASHINGTON-COASTAL WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...
MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...EASTPORT...MACHIAS...
CHERRYFIELD
211 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...COASTAL AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND
  DRIFTING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
  WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED. ROADS COULD BECOME IMPASSABLE.

* WINDS...NORTH 30 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER OF A MILES OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR
YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST
UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

&&
$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
211 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

MEZ016-032-251415-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0006.140326T0700Z-140327T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0008.140326T0800Z-140327T0400Z/
INTERIOR HANCOCK-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...
GREAT POND...ORLAND...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
211 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM
WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER STORM WATCH
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...INTERIOR HANCOCK AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 7 INCHES.

* TIMING...VERY LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING
  SNOW COULD LEAD TO NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES. ROADS
  COULD BECOME IMPASSABLE.

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 20S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER OF A MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF
WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN
ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

&&
$$

HEWITT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
815 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...AN INTENSE WINTER STORM WILL BRUSH THE REGION LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY...

.RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING LOW PRESSURE WILL PASS WELL EAST OF CAPE
COD TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. AS THE STORM TRACKS TOWARD NOVA
SCOTIA... A BAND OF SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL NEAR THE MAINE
COASTLINE. THE MIDCOAST REGION HAS THE GREATEST POTENTIAL TO SEE
SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION FROM THIS STORM. IN ADDITION TO THE
SNOW...STRONG WINDS ON WEDNESDAY WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND
DRIFTING SNOW. VISIBILITIES MAY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE HALF
MILE AT TIMES.

MEZ027-028-252015-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.A.0008.140326T1000Z-140326T2000Z/
KNOX-COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMDEN...ROCKLAND...THOMASTON...
BELFAST...LINCOLNVILLE
815 AM EDT TUE MAR 25 2014

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW ALONG WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 INCHES OR MORE POSSIBLE.

* TIMING...MAINLY DURING THE DAY WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING
  SNOW.

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

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE HALF MILE OR LESS AT TIMES IN SNOW AND BLOWING
  SNOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

&&

10:47 AM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Blizzard forecast on Wednesday.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A very intense low pressure system is forecast to track south of Nova Scotia on Wednesday and will bring very strong winds and significant snowfall to much of New Brunswick. Over the southeastern half of the province, the strong winds and heavy snow will produce blizzard conditions.

Snow is forecast to begin Wednesday morning in Southern New Brunswick and spread northward during the day. The heaviest snow is expected in the south and east where snowfall amounts ranging from 15 to 40 centimetres are forecast. Strong northeasterly winds are forecast to develop ahead of the system on Wednesday and shift to strong northwesterlies as the system pulls away Wednesday night. The strong winds and snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Widespread whiteout conditions are expected beginning Wednesday afternoon over the southeastern half of the province.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels are forecast from Miramichi bay south to Cape Tormentine Wednesday afternoon or evening.

 

10:47 AM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Winter storm watch in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Blizzard conditions are possible Wednesday.

This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A very intense low pressure system is forecast to track south of Nova Scotia on Wednesday and will bring very strong winds and significant snowfall to much of New Brunswick. Over the southeastern half of the province, the strong winds and heavy snow will produce blizzard conditions.

Snow is forecast to begin Wednesday morning in Southern New Brunswick and spread northward during the day. The heaviest snow is expected in the south and east where snowfall amounts ranging from 15 to 40 centimetres are forecast. Strong northeasterly winds are forecast to develop ahead of the system on Wednesday and shift to strong northwesterlies as the system pulls away Wednesday night. The strong winds and snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Widespread whiteout conditions are expected beginning Wednesday afternoon over the southeastern half of the province.

Additionally, higher than normal water levels are forecast from Miramichi bay south to Cape Tormentine Wednesday afternoon or evening.

 

10:49 AM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow on Wednesday.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system developing off the U.S. seaboard today is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks toward the Maritimes on Wednesday. The storm is expected to track near Sable Island Wednesday evening before moving on to Newfoundland on Thursday.

The snow is forecast to begin late Wednesday morning over the island and become heavy at times during the afternoon and evening before tapering off after midnight on Thursday. Northeast winds will steadily increase during the day and will gust up to 110 km/h Wednesday evening. These very strong winds combined with heavy snow will cause widespread whiteout conditions in blowing snow. In general about 30 to 40 centimetres of snow are expected across the island. However, some areas could locally see in excess of 50 centimetres, and given the extensive blowing and drifting snow there could be significant variability in snow amounts received within any forecast region.

Additionally higher than normal water levels are expected late Wednesday into Wednesday night mainly on the north shore. A storm surge warning may be required for some areas later Wednesday night or early Thursday morning as very strong northerly winds may continue to increase water levels during the night.

 

10:48 AM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Blizzard warning in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow on Wednesday.

This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system developing off the U.S. seaboard today is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks toward the Maritimes on Wednesday. The storm is expected to track near Sable Island Wednesday evening before moving on to Newfoundland on Thursday.

Snow is forecast to begin overnight in Southwestern Nova Scotia and spread to the remainder of the province Wednesday morning. The snow is expected to change to rain late in the day over the eastern half of the mainland and Cape Breton. Elsewhere the snow is expected to taper off Wednesday night. Strong northeast winds will develop during the day Wednesday and gusts up to 100 km/h are possible later Wednesday afternoon and evening. These very strong winds combined with heavy snow will cause widespread whiteout conditions in blowing snow. In general between 25 to 40 centimetres of snow can be expected with this system over most of Nova Scotia. However, some areas over Western and Northern Nova Scotia could locally see in excess of 50 cm, and given the extensive blowing and drifting snow there could be significant variability in snow amounts received within any forecast region.

Additionally on Wednesday afternoon and evening higher than normal water levels combined with rapidly rising wave activity may produce local flooding along much of the Atlantic coast of Mainland Nova Scotia during the high tide late Wednesday. These high water levels combined with the heavy pounding surf could give rise to some coastal erosion in some areas. In the Northumberland Strait water levels will also rise Wednesday evening but appear not to coincide with high tide.

Les Suetes winds gusting up to 160 km/h are expected to develop late Wednesday afternoon and diminish Wednesday evening.

 

10:48 AM ADT Tuesday 25 March 2014
Storm surge warning in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

High water levels during high tide late Wednesday.

This is a warning that elevated coastal water levels are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements.

A low pressure system developing off the U.S. seaboard today is forecast to intensify rapidly as it tracks toward the Maritimes on Wednesday. The storm is expected to track near Sable Island Wednesday evening before moving on to Newfoundland on Thursday.

Snow is forecast to begin overnight in Southwestern Nova Scotia and spread to the remainder of the province Wednesday morning. The snow is expected to change to rain late in the day over the eastern half of the mainland and Cape Breton. Elsewhere the snow is expected to taper off Wednesday night. Strong northeast winds will develop during the day Wednesday and gusts up to 100 km/h are possible later Wednesday afternoon and evening. These very strong winds combined with heavy snow will cause widespread whiteout conditions in blowing snow. In general between 25 to 40 centimetres of snow can be expected with this system over most of Nova Scotia. However, some areas over Western and Northern Nova Scotia could locally see in excess of 50 cm, and given the extensive blowing and drifting snow there could be significant variability in snow amounts received within any forecast region.

Additionally on Wednesday afternoon and evening higher than normal water levels combined with rapidly rising wave activity may produce local flooding along much of the Atlantic coast of Mainland Nova Scotia during the high tide late Wednesday. These high water levels combined with the heavy pounding surf could give rise to some coastal erosion in some areas. In the Northumberland Strait water levels will also rise Wednesday evening but appear not to coincide with high tide.

Les Suetes winds gusting up to 160 km/h are expected to develop late Wednesday afternoon and diminish Wednesday evening.