Mid-December Rainstorm Update Five

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1025 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2018

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Northern Somerset ME-Piscataquis ME-Aroostook ME-
1025 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2018

...THE SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR RAIN AND SNOWMELT REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM EST FOR NORTHERN SOMERSET...NORTHWESTERN
PISCATAQUIS AND NORTHWESTERN AROOSTOOK COUNTIES...

At 1020 PM EST, up to 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen over
the flood advisory area. Although little additional rainfall is
expected over the remainder of the advisory time, warming temps will
continue to result in runoff into streams and rivers due to melting
snowpack, potentially causing bankfull streams and dislodging ice on
other streams and stretches even on mainstem rivers such as the
Allagash or Western Saint John River.

Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Allagash, Clayton Lake, Lac Frontiere, Daaquam, Saint Pamphile, Saint
Juste, Caucomgomoc Lake, Nine-mile Bridge, Allagash Township, Baker
Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Dickey, Northeast Carry, Saint Francis, Round
Pond, Saint John and Comstock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 4743 6904 4724 6903 4718 6890 4724 6872
      4667 6927 4591 6960 4591 6966 4598 6969
      4596 7031 4606 7028 4607 7031 4615 7023
      4619 7029 4635 7019 4642 7005 4670 7000
      4745 6923

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Nouhan

9:07 PM AST Friday 21 December 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 developing low pressure system over the northeastern United States is forecast to track northward to pass west of the Maritimes tonight and Saturday. Light rain over southwestern Nova Scotia will become heavy at times tonight, then taper to a few showers late in the day Saturday. Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 mm are expected with this system with possible higher amounts in areas of heaviest rain.

Strong southerly winds accompanying the system will bring unseasonably warm temperatures to the region tonight and Saturday, with daytime highs expected to reach into the double digits on Saturday. The rain and melting snow may cause minor flooding in some areas. Cool northwesterly winds behind the system will quickly drop temperatures to below freezing overnight into Sunday.

In addition, large waves and higher than normal water levels are likely along parts of the Atlantic coast on Saturday.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. 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 NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.