Mid-December Alberta Clipper

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1047 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MEZ029-030-130000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0015.171212T2100Z-171213T0400Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport,
Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield
1047 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Late this afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Norcross

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1044 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MEZ002-130000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0008.171212T1600Z-171213T1800Z/
Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
and Mars Hill
1044 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Mixed precipitation expected late
  tonight into Wednesday morning. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are
  expected. Less than one tenth of an inch of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook County.

* WHEN...11 AM today to 1 PM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1044 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

MEZ005-006-011-031-032-130000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-171213T1000Z/
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,
Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth,
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
1044 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Mixed precipitation expected tonight.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the
  evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and
  ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch are
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central
  Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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10:35 AM AST Tuesday 12 December 2017
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

A low pressure system near the Great Lakes will approach the Maritimes today. The system is expected to stall over the New England area later tonight and Wednesday before moving northward on Thursday.

Rainfall amounts up to 60 millimetres are expected for parts of the province tonight. In addition strong southeasterly winds gusting up to 80 km/h and mild temperatures can be expected across much of the province tonight, with the strongest winds most likely over the eastern half of the mainland and Cape Breton.

The strong onshore winds with this system and will bring higher than normal water levels and rough surf along the Atlantic coast near high tide tonight and Wednesday.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:34 AM AST Tuesday 12 December 2017
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County
Snowfall, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

An intensifying area of low pressure near the Great Lakes will continue its track towards the Maritimes today. Snow ahead of the low has developed over western New Brunswick and will spread eastward this afternoon. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected before changing over to showers Wednesday morning. Strong easterly winds combined with the snow could lead to a reduction in visibility in blowing snow for some areas.

Additionally, on Wednesday higher than normal water levels and rough surf can be expected near high tide from the Bay of Chaleur to Miramichi Bay.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.