Winter Storm Ethan Another Dose Of Christmas Chaos Update Five

Winter Storm Ethan Another Dose Of Christmas Chaos Update Four

3:55 PM AST Monday 25 December 2017
Wind warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

An intense low pressure system entering the Bay of Fundy will move northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence this evening.

Very strong and gusty west to southwest winds gusting to 110 km/h have already developed over western areas of the province, and they are expected to spread to eastern areas later this afternoon. These winds will diminish over western areas this evening and overnight tonight over eastern areas.

In addition, very large waves causing heavy pounding surf will combine to give higher than normal water levels along shorelines where very strong southwesterly winds and waves come onshore near high tide tonight. The main threat is for the tri-county area.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

Winter Storm Ethan Another Dose Of Christmas Chaos Update Three

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Gray ME
1007 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS FOR SOME THROUGH CHRISTMAS
DAY...

.A rapidly developing coastal low will affect the region for much
of the remainder of Christmas Day. This system will produce snow
that will fall heavily at times. The bulk of the snow is expected
to fall through early afternoon...with gradual improvement in
snowfall rates during the afternoon hours today. Winds will
increase significantly by afternoon and become gusty producing
significant blowing and drifting snow especially near and along
the coast.

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Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco,
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth,
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Greenland,
Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton,
and Seabrook
1007 AM EST Mon Dec 25 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well.
  Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected.

* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,
  Interior York, Interior Cumberland, Coastal York and Coastal
  Cumberland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. For a more precise forecast for
your specific location...go to www.weather.gov/gray.

$$

10:53 AM AST Monday 25 December 2017
Wind warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A developing low pressure system approaching from Cape Cod will intensify rapidly as it moves northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence this evening.

Very strong and gusty westerly winds, up to 100 km/h, will develop this evening and gradually diminish overnight tonight. This will give a chance of reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

In addition, very large waves causing heavy pounding surf will combine to give higher than normal water levels near high tide tonight.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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 #PEStorm.

10:51 AM AST Monday 25 December 2017
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax County - east of Porters Lake
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A developing low pressure system approaching from Cape Cod will intensify rapidly as it moves northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence this evening.

Very strong and gusty west to southwest winds are forecast to develop over western areas of the province this afternoon and over eastern areas by this evening. These winds are expected to gust to 90 km/h over many areas with gusts to 110 km/h mainly over exposed areas near the coast. These winds will diminish over western areas this evening and overnight tonight over eastern areas.

During high tide today, higher than normal water levels can be expected along the Atlantic coast.

In addition, very large waves causing heavy pounding surf will combine to give higher than normal water levels along shorelines where very strong southwesterly winds and waves come onshore near high tide tonight.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

10:51 AM AST Monday 25 December 2017
Wind warning in effect for:

Hants County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A developing low pressure system approaching from Cape Cod will intensify rapidly as it moves northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence this evening.

Very strong and gusty west to southwest winds are forecast to develop over western areas of the province this afternoon and over eastern areas by this evening. These winds are expected to gust to 90 km/h over many areas with gusts to 110 km/h mainly over exposed areas near the coast. These winds will diminish over western areas this evening and overnight tonight over eastern areas.

During high tide today, higher than normal water levels can be expected along the Atlantic coast.

In addition, very large waves causing heavy pounding surf will combine to give higher than normal water levels along shorelines where very strong southwesterly winds and waves come onshore near high tide tonight.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the development of this storm and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

10:49 AM AST Monday 25 December 2017
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Hants County
Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

A developing low pressure system approaching from Cape Cod will intensify as it moves northeastward to lie over the Gulf of St. Lawrence this evening.

Freezing rain ahead of the low is expected for most areas of Nova Scotia today. Over western and eastern sections of the province, the freezing rain is forecast to persist for several hours especially inland away from the Atlantic coast. As a result a freezing warning is in effect for these areas.

The public are advised to monitor future forecasts as the freezing warning may need to be extended to other parts of the province.

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.

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.