Early May Rainstorm Update One

Early May Rainstorm

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Caribou ME
503 PM EDT FRI MAY 5 2017

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Aroostook ME-
503 PM EDT FRI MAY 5 2017

The National Weather Service in Caribou Maine has issued a

* Flood Advisory for...
  Northern Aroostook County in northern Maine...

* Until 500 PM EDT Sunday

* Some locations that may continue to experience flooding include...
  Eagle Lake, Portage Lake, Cross Lake, Fish River Lake, Madawaska
  Lake, Wallagrass, Sinclair, Soldier Pond and Saint Agatha.

Lake levels across northern Aroostook County will remain high
through the weekend with an overall steady trend in water levels.

Minor flooding has been reported along Portage Lake, Soldier Pond
and Long Lake. Additional lakes and ponds across the advisory area
could also become affected. With rainfall amounts of between 1 to 2
inches expected this weekend the lake levels may slowly increase.
Persons with interests on the lakes of northern Aroostook County
should stay informed on this situation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated, or ponding
of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

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LAT...LON 4729 6825 4713 6812 4715 6825 4696 6833
      4692 6845 4672 6847 4680 6881 4692 6876
      4724 6861

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Farrar

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Gray ME
302 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

...Heavy rain expected tonight through Saturday morning.

.Low pressure will move north tonight and spread rain over the
region. Rain will be heavy at time tonight and early Saturday.
The heaviest of the rain is expect to fall along the coastal plain
where. Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected with the lesser
amounts away from the coast. Urban type flooding is possible in
coastal towns tonight as rainfall rate might be high enough to
result in overburdened storm drains. The Kennebec River at
Skowhegan and Augusta may get to near flood stage late Sunday or
or early Monday.

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Central Somerset-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Strafford-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of New Portland, Brassua, Long Pond,
Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton,
Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra,
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus,
Wales, Minot, Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney,
Windsor, Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson,
Knox, Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity,
Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland,
Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick,
Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin,
Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta,
Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head,
Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast,
Northport, Searsmont, Lincolnville, Barrington, Rochester, Dover,
Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Salem, Atkinson,
Newton, Plaistow, Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland,
Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton,
and Seabrook
302 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including
  the following areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset,
  Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior
  Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec, Knox,
  Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, and Southern Somerset.
  In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham, Interior Rockingham, and
  Strafford.

* From 8 PM EDT this evening through Saturday afternoon

* Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches.

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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TFH

3:43 PM ADT Friday 05 May 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
A low pressure system will track over southern Ontario and southern Quebec during the weekend and bring a prolonged period of rain to Nova Scotia starting tonight and continuing into Sunday. The rain will begin over southwestern regions this evening and then spread to the rest of the mainland by overnight.

Currently, forecasts have less than rainfall warning criteria by Sunday morning, however, because the rain will continue to accumulate on Sunday, these amounts could exceed warning criteria by the end of the weekend. Model guidance suggests total rainfall amounts of 50 mm by Sunday evening, with even higher amounts possible.

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.

3:37 PM ADT Friday 05 May 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
A low pressure system will track over southern Ontario and southern Quebec during the weekend and bring a prolonged period of rain to New Brunswick starting tonight. The rain will begin over southwestern regions this evening and then spread to the rest of the province by overnight. The rain is forecast to persist until at least Sunday morning.

Currently, rainfall warnings are in effect for most of the province. Significant rainfall amounts are forecast for the entire province and rainfall warnings may possibly be extended.

After a break in the rain on Sunday, another burst of rain with lower rainfall amounts is likely Monday. However, any additional rain will exacerbate ongoing river flooding.

Residents living near the Saint John River and its tributaries should remain on alert. The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization advises drivers to avoid any roads covered by water, as it represents a serious safety risk.

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.

3:37 PM ADT Friday 05 May 2017
Special weather statement in effect for:

Edmundston and Madawaska County
A low pressure system will track over southern Ontario and southern Quebec during the weekend and bring a prolonged period of rain to New Brunswick starting tonight. The rain will begin over southwestern regions this evening and then spread to the rest of the province by overnight. The rain is forecast to persist until at least Sunday morning.

Currently, rainfall warnings are in effect for most of the province. Significant rainfall amounts are forecast for the entire province and rainfall warnings may possibly be extended.

After a break in the rain on Sunday, another burst of rain with lower rainfall amounts is likely Monday. However, any additional rain will exacerbate ongoing river flooding.

Residents living near the Saint John River and its tributaries should remain on alert. The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization advises drivers to avoid any roads covered by water, as it represents a serious safety risk.

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.

3:35 PM ADT Friday 05 May 2017
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Heavy rain is expected.

A low pressure system will track over southern Ontario and southern Quebec during the weekend and bring a prolonged period of rain to New Brunswick starting tonight. The rain will begin over southwestern regions this evening and then spread to the rest of the province by overnight. The rain is forecast to persist until at least Sunday morning.

Rainfall amounts of at least 50 mm are forecast by Sunday morning for most of the province. These amounts are forecast to approach or exceed 100 mm total over southwestern regions.

After a break in the rain on Sunday, another burst of rain with lower rainfall amounts is likely Monday. However, any additional rain will exacerbate ongoing river flooding.

Residents living near the Saint John River and its tributaries should remain on alert. The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization advises drivers to avoid any roads covered by water, as it represents a serious safety risk.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Consider moving valuable items to higher levels.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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.

April 2017 Climate Summary for Northern and Eastern Maine

April 2017 finished with above average temperatures. Precipitation was above average, except across portions of the Downeast region where it was slightly below average. Snowfall was above average across far northern Maine, and was near average across the Downeast region.

Temperatures ranged from 1.5 to 3.5 degrees above average. It tied with 1979 as the 8th warmest April at Caribou, and it was also the 8th warmest April on record at Bangor. April 2017 ended as the 7th warmest on record at Houlton.

Liquid precipitation (rain and melted snow) ranged from 100 to 150 percent of normal across northern and eastern Maine, with the exception of parts of eastern Hancock and Washington counties where precipitation ranged from 70 to 100 percent of normal. The total monthly snowfall of 9.8 inches at Caribou was 2.4 inches above normal, and it was the snowiest April since 2011. At Bangor, a total of 2.3 inches of snow was observed, which was 1.4 inches below normal.  There were 4 consecutive days with an inch or more of snow at Caribou from the 19th through the 22nd, which was the most consecutive days with an inch or more of snow entirely during the month of April.

The month featured alternating spells of above and below average temperatures, but overall the above average temperatures dominated and were more persistent than the cool spells. There were a total of 14 nights at caribou with a low temperature of freezing or lower, which was below the long term average of 20 nights. At
bangor, there were 8 nights with a low of freezing or lower, which was below the long term average of 15 nights.

The snow depth at the start of the month ranged from 25 to 35 inches across northern areas, but was 6 inches of less in most areas along the Downeast coast. By the end of the month, the only snow that remained was generally in the more protected locations in the higher elevations of far northern Maine where there were
localized areas with several inches of snow on the ground.

The official outlook for may 2017 from the climate prediction center indicates that there are no strong climate signals that would tilt the odds toward an unusually cold or warm may. There is an increased likelihood of above average precipitation.

The average high at Caribou climbs from 55 degrees in the 1st to 67 degrees by the end of the month. At Bangor, the average highs climb from 60 degrees on the 1st to 70 degrees at the end of the month. The average lows at Caribou rise from 35F on the 1st to 45F by the end of the month. At Bangor, the average lows rise from 38F on the 1st to 47F by the end of the month. There is an increase of over an hour or available daylight during the month of May.