Late October Snowstorm for parts of the Interior Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
356 PM EDT Tue Oct 23 2018

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Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake,
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket,
Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills,
Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
356 PM EDT Tue Oct 23 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 9
  inches, and ice accumulations of are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast
  Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Expect significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice 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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3:57 PM ADT Tuesday 23 October 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Guysborough County
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Heavy rainfall expected on Wednesday.

A low pressure system is forecast to form off Cape Cod this evening and intensify as it tracks over Nova Scotia on Wednesday. Rain will begin across eastern Nova Scotia late overnight and continue on Wednesday. Total rainfall amounts near 50 mm are expected over eastern mainland Nova Scotia, with up to 70 mm possible over parts of Cape Breton Island.

In addition, strong easterly winds are also expected with gusts up to 80 km/h developing Wednesday morning.

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.

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

3:57 PM ADT Tuesday 23 October 2018
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Significant rainfall expected on Wednesday.

A low pressure system is forecast to form off Cape Cod this evening and intensify as it tracks over Nova Scotia on Wednesday. Rain will begin across eastern Nova Scotia after midnight and continue into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts up to 40 mm are forecast, but should the heavier rain track slightly more westward than currently expected then amounts could be higher and rainfall warnings may yet be required. Rainfall warnings are currently in effect for Guysborough county and parts of Cape Breton Island.

In addition, strong easterly winds are also expected with gusts up to 80 km/h developing Wednesday morning.

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