Winter Storm Hunter Could Bring Icy Mess To The Region Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
350 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

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Northwest Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, and Frenchville
350 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. A flash freeze is expected this evening as
  temperatures plummet below freezing. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 11
  inches, and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County.

* WHEN...9 PM today to 4 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very icy conditions will develop suddenly
  this evening as a cold front crosses with freezing rain and
  sleet. 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 Maine can be obtained
by going to newengland511.org.

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3:40 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday.

Rain will develop this evening and persist for most of the day Saturday, with a changeover to freezing rain in Prince County near noon or in the afternoon. Total rainfall amounts of up to 30 mm are expected.

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

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 #PEStorm.


3:38 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Temperatures will drop dramatically Saturday night in the wake of a cold front moving through the area, resulting in water freezing quickly, especially on untreated surfaces.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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.

3:39 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Cumberland County - Minas Shore
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday.

Rain associated with this system will begin over southwestern Nova Scotia this evening and spread northeastward. At this time 25 to 50 mm of rain is expected by Saturday evening. The largest rainfall accumulation is expected to be confined to southwestern and northern Nova Scotia where total system rainfall may reach or exceed 50 mm by Saturday evening. In addition strong southwesterly winds may reach warning criteria, gusting close to 90 km/h.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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 #NSStorm.


3:38 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Cumberland County - Minas Shore
Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Temperatures will drop dramatically Saturday night in the wake of a cold front moving through the area, resulting in water freezing quickly, especially on untreated surfaces.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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.

3:39 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday.

Rain associated with this system will begin over southwestern Nova Scotia this evening and spread northeastward. At this time 25 to 50 mm of rain is expected by Saturday evening. The largest rainfall accumulation is expected to be confined to southwestern and northern Nova Scotia where total system rainfall may reach or exceed 50 mm by Saturday evening. In addition strong southwesterly winds may reach warning criteria, gusting close to 90 km/h.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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 #NSStorm.