Early April Rainstorm Update Two

Early April Rainstorm Update One

Early April Rainstorm

FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1017 AM EDT MON APR 7 2014

...THE COMBINATION OF HEAVY RAINFALL...WELL ABOVE FREEZING
TEMPERATURES...SNOW MELT...AND POSSIBLE ICE JAMS MAY PRODUCE
FLOODING LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

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/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-
CENTRAL WASHINGTON-COASTAL HANCOCK-COASTAL WASHINGTON-
SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...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...
DOVER-FOXCROFT...MILO...GUILFORD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...
TOPSFIELD
1017 AM EDT MON APR 7 2014

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR

* PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL MAINE...NORTH CENTRAL MAINE AND
  SOUTHEAST MAINE...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN EAST
  CENTRAL MAINE...CENTRAL PENOBSCOT AND SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT. IN
  NORTH CENTRAL MAINE...SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS. IN SOUTHEAST
  MAINE...CENTRAL WASHINGTON...COASTAL HANCOCK...COASTAL
  WASHINGTON...INTERIOR HANCOCK AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON.

* FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT

* RAINFALL OF 1 TO 1.5 INCHES WITH LOCAL AMOUNTS OF UP TO 2 INCHES
  IS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY. THE COMBINATION OF
  HEAVY RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT MAY CAUSE FLOODING ON
  RIVERS...SMALL CREEKS...AND POSSIBLY LOW LYING AREAS. PONDING OF
  WATER IS ALSO EXPECTED ON ROADS...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE
  DRAINAGE SYSTEMS MAY BE CLOGGED BY ICE OR DEBRIS. RIVERS STILL
  HAVE ICE WHICH MAY BEGIN MOVING...SO ICE JAMS COULD ALSO PRESENT
  A FLOOD THREAT.

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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10:45 AM ADT Monday 07 April 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain at times heavy giving up to 50 millimetres on Tuesday.

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

A developing low pressure system will pass south of the Great Lakes this evening then intensify as it continues northeastward on Tuesday to cross Northern New Brunswick Tuesday evening. As this system approaches the Maritimes on Tuesday it will push a strong warm front into the region. Rain at times heavy along with strengthening southeasterly winds and mild temperatures are expected Tuesday with this system.

Most of Mainland Nova Scotia will see 20 to 30 millimetres of rain except for southwestern sections of the province and along parts of the Atlantic coast where 30 to 50 millimetres are possible. Embedded thundershowers are also possible in these areas later in the day.

Southeasterly winds will increase steadily across Mainland Nova Scotia beginning Tuesday morning and are expected to gust to 80 km/h at times during the day. As the system reaches Cape Breton Tuesday evening winds are expected to strengthen further with gusts to 90 km/h expected. Les Suetes winds gusting up to 150 km/h are expected in the Lee of the Cape Breton Highlands Tuesday evening.

It is possible these wind and/or rainfall warnings may need to be extended to additional areas if the intensity or track of the system changes.

 

10:45 AM ADT Monday 07 April 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Queens County P.E.I.

Rain and strong southeast winds beginning early Tuesday afternoon.

A developing low pressure system will pass south of the Great Lakes this evening then intensify as it continues northeastward on Tuesday to cross Northern New Brunswick Tuesday evening. As this system approaches the Maritimes on Tuesday it will push a strong warm front into the region. Rain at times heavy along with strengthening southeasterly winds and mild temperatures are forecast for Prince Edward Island beginning early Tuesday afternoon.

It is possible that wind and/or rainfall warnings may be required if the intensity or track of this system changes.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

 

10:34 AM ADT Monday 07 April 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Rain at times heavy giving up to 50 millimetres on Tuesday.

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

A developing low pressure system will pass south of the Great Lakes this evening then intensify as it continues northeastward on Tuesday to cross Northern New Brunswick Tuesday evening. As this system approaches the Maritimes on Tuesday it will push a strong warm front into the region which will bring rain at times heavy along with milder temperatures.

Most of Central and Southern New Brunswick will see 25 to 40 millimetres of rain except along the Fundy coast where 40 to 50 millimetres are possible. Embedded thundershowers are also possible in these areas later in the day.

It is possible this rainfall warning may need to be extended to Northern New Brunswick if this system intensifies slightly more than is currently anticipated, tracks further north, or if the rain continues into Tuesday night.

 

10:34 AM ADT Monday 07 April 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Campbellton and Restigouche County

Rain on Tuesday.

A developing low pressure system will pass south of the Great Lakes this evening then intensify as it continues northeastward on Tuesday to cross Northern New Brunswick Tuesday evening. As this system approaches the Maritimes on Tuesday it will push a strong warm front into the region which will bring rain along with milder temperatures.

Northern New Brunswick will see the precipitation start as a snow rain mix on Tuesday morning. As temperatures climb throughout the day the precipitation should be just rain by mid afternoon. At this time 10 to 20 millimetres of rain is forecast for Northern New Brunswick.

It is possible a rainfall warning may be required for Northern New Brunswick if this system intensifies slightly more than is currently anticipated, tracks further north, or if the rain continues into Tuesday night.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts as warnings may be required.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.