Winter Storm Xanto Update Two

Winter Storm Xanto Update One

Winter Storm Xanto

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1156 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket,
East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman,
and Smyrna Mills
1156 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of up to one half inch and ice accumulations of
  up to one tenth of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern
  Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and
  Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1121 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...STRONG SOUTHEAST WIND GUSTS EXPECTED TODAY...

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/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0004.180416T1600Z-180417T0600Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of 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, and Lincolnville
1121 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* Winds...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strong wind gusts will develop this afternoon and
  continue into the evening hours.

* Impacts...Strong wind gusts can lead to downed trees and limbs,
  and scattered power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
wind gusts 46 to 57 mph...are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

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Legro

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
858 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport,
Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield
858 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* Location...Acadia National Park...Schoodic Point Peninsula...
  Lamoine Beach...Roque Bluffs State Park...Quoddy Head State
  Park

* TIMING...Flooding impacts are expected within 2 hours either
  side of the high tide cycle. High tide will occur around
  midnight tonight.

* Shoreline Flood Impacts...Significant wave action will cause
  minor overtopping of exposed coastal roadways, allowing small
  rocks washing up on roads to cause damage to vehicles.
  Majority of roads will remain passable with only isolated
  closures. Minor beach erosion is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

10:53 AM ADT Monday 16 April 2018
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

An extended period of freezing rain is expected on Tuesday...

A low pressure system slowly approaching from the west will produce freezing rain starting early Tuesday morning and will change to rain by noon.

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 PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

10:46 AM ADT Monday 16 April 2018
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area
Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

An extended period of freezing rain is expected for many areas of New Brunswick...

A low pressure system will slowly approach New Brunswick today bringing mixed precipitation. The precipitation will start as ice pellets, flurries or showers today and then change to freezing rain tonight

and persist into Tuesday. The highest accumulations are expected over northern New Brunswick where up to 15 mm of freezing rain is possible.

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

transportation delays.

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 NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:48 AM ADT Monday 16 April 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Heavy rainfall expected tonight and Tuesday...

A low pressure system slowly approaching from the west will give rain starting this evening and persisting on Tuesday. Up to 40 mm of rain is expected and will combine with melting snow already on the

ground.

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 NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.