Christmas Storm Update Number One

Christmas Storm

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
346 PM EST TUE DEC 23 2014

...COASTAL FLOODING AT TIME OF HIGH TIDE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY...

.THE COMBINATION OF THE HIGHEST ASTRONOMICAL TIDES OF THE MONTH
WITH A PERSISTENT EASTERLY FLOW OFF THE GULF OF MAINE WILL ALLOW
FOR STORM TIDES TO BE NEAR FLOOD STAGE. COASTAL FLOODING MAY
OCCUR ALONG THE WHARFS IN PORTLAND...GRANITE POINT ROAD IN
BIDDEFORD AND THE BACK BAY AREA OF HAMPTON. SOME MINOR SPLASH-OVER
AND BEACH EROSION IS EXPECTED NEAR THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE SHORTLY
AFTER NOON.


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COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
346 PM EST TUE DEC 23 2014

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* LOCATION...THE SOUTHWEST COAST OF MAINE FROM PORTLAND AND POINTS
  SOUTH...INCLUDING THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOAST.


* COASTAL FLOODING...SPLASH OVER AND SOME BEACH EROSION...WITH
  SOME MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE.

* TIMING...LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING...SPLASH-OVER AND BEACH
  EROSION EXPECTED. MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ALONG THE WHARFS IN
  PORTLAND...GRANITE POINT ROAD IN BIDDEFORD AND THE BACK BAY AREA
  OF HAMPTON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR
FLOODING ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. COASTAL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE
ALERT FOR LATER STATEMENTS OR WARNINGS...AND TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT PROPERTY.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
318 PM EST TUE DEC 23 2014

...FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED OVER THE NORTH TONIGHT...

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/O.CON.KCAR.ZR.Y.0005.141224T0100Z-141224T1500Z/
NORTHERN SOMERSET-NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS-NORTHERN PENOBSCOT-
SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK-CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...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
318 PM EST TUE DEC 23 2014

...FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...FREEZING RAIN.

* ICE ACCUMULATIONS...AROUND A TRACE.

* TIMING...THIS EVENING INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...LOW IMPACT. EXPECT SOME MINOR TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. A
  THIN GLAZE OF ICE WILL PRODUCE SLIPPERY CONDITIONS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN OR
FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS. SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

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$$

FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
311 PM EST TUE DEC 23 2014


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/O.NEW.KCAR.FA.A.0008.141225T0000Z-141226T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
CENTRAL PENOBSCOT-SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT-INTERIOR HANCOCK-
CENTRAL 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...DOVER-FOXCROFT...
MILO...GUILFORD...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD
311 PM EST TUE DEC 23 2014

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WATCH 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...INTERIOR HANCOCK AND NORTHERN
  WASHINGTON.

* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING

* EXCESSIVE RAINFALL AND SNOWMELT.

* RAINFALL OF UP TO TWO INCHES FROM WEDNESDAY INTO CHRISTMAS DAY COMBINED
  WITH A MELTING SNOWPACK MAY BRING FLOODING OF STREAMS AND
  TRIBUTARIES OF MAINSTEM RIVERS.

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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$$

3:39 PM AST Tuesday 23 December 2014
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

• Fredericton and Southern York County

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Periods of freezing rain are forecast to begin in the morning on Wednesday and to change to rain later in the afternoon.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Freezing Rain Warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.

3:37 PM AST Tuesday 23 December 2014
Rainfall warning in effect for:

• Saint John and County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

A low pressure system will affect New Brunswick beginning early Wednesday and continuing into Christmas Day. Light snow with mixed precipitation across the southern part of New Brunswick will change over to rain tomorrow morning. Rain initially will be light to moderate but will become heavier towards Christmas morning and remain intense through most of the day on Christmas. Rainfall amounts are generally expected to be in the 30-40 millimeter range by Thursday morning with more to follow during the day.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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 #NBStorm.

3:38 PM AST Tuesday 23 December 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Mixed precipitation on Christmas Eve and rain expected for Christmas.
An intense weather system will effect the Maritimes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Mixed precipitation will develop Wednesday morning with an extended period of freezing rain over central and northwestern regions. Over Southern New Brunswick precipitation will change to rain by Wednesday morning and later in the afternoon over northern areas. Heavy rain will continue on Christmas Day along with brisk southerly winds and warm temperatures that will also accompany this system. Current indications suggest that rainfall amounts will exceed warning criteria by Christmas Day along the Fundy coast. There is also an concern that the existing snowpack over Central and Northern New Brunswick will be prone to melting in the warm temperatures.

Additionally....Tides will be running high this week so coastal water levels and waves could be a concern.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this system providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for later in the week are advised to monitor future forecasts for further information.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

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

3:33 PM AST Tuesday 23 December 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:

• Yarmouth County

Freezing rain expected over parts of Mainland Nova Scotia tonight. Rain, wind and mild temperatures expected for Christmas Day.
A weak weather system sliding south of the province tonight will give flurries changing to freezing rain this evening over many parts of the mainland. Freezing rain warnings have been issued for the affected areas.

A larger more intense weather system will begin to affect the province later on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day. Rain will develop over Southwestern Nova Scotia later Wednesday afternoon then spread to the remainder of the province in the evening, becoming heavier into Christmas Day accompanied by strong southerly winds and very mild temperatures. Current indications suggest that rainfall amounts and wind strength could potentially reach warning criteria on Thursday.

Additionally...A higher cycle of tides this week combined with strong onshore winds could give elevated coastal water levels and high waves. This will be closely monitored in the event warnings are required.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this system providing updates as new information becomes available. Those planning travel or other weather-sensitive activities for later in the week are advised to monitor future forecasts for further information.

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.

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

3:28 PM AST Tuesday 23 December 2014
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

• Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

A weak disturbance tracking south of Nova Scotia will bring mixed precipitation to much of the mainland tonight. Flurries ahead of the system will change to showers over southwestern Nova Scotia this evening. However, over the remainder of the mainland these flurries will change to freezing rain this evening. Latest indications show that the freezing precipitation could persist for several hours and possibly until early Wednesday morning over the eastern half of the mainland.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

Freezing Rain Warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.