URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
323 AM EST Thu Dec 27 2018
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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway,
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills
323 AM EST Thu Dec 27 2018
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
an inch are expected.
* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern
Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to midnight EST Friday night. Snow
becoming mixed with freezing rain or sleet late Friday afternoon
or evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Caribou ME
955 AM EST THU DEC 27 2018
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Aroostook ME-
955 AM EST THU DEC 27 2018
The National Weather Service in Caribou Maine has extended the
* Flood Advisory for Minor Flooding in Poor Drainage Areas for...
An Ice Jam in...
Northeastern Aroostook County in northern Maine...
* Until 1130 PM EST Thursday.
* At 949 AM EST, local law enforcement reported an ice jam causing
elevated river levels on the Aroostook River along Gardner Creek
Road in Wade. The ice is affecting the gage with readings
fluctuating just above 15 feet. The flood stage at Washburn is 14
feet. The potential still exists for minor flooding along Gardner
Creek Road near Wade. Ice is nearing the guardrails along Gardner
Creek Road.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Washburn and Wade.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
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LAT...LON 4681 6811 4670 6801 4669 6813 4679 6824
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10:45 AM AST Thursday 27 December 2018
Special weather statement in effect for:
Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Snow changing to rain expected Friday night.
A developing low pressure system is forecast to track eastward across southern Quebec Friday, then pass just north of the Maritimes on Saturday. Snow from this system is expected to begin in the southwest Friday afternoon then spread eastward across the province. The snow will change through ice pellets or freezing rain to rain Friday night, then diminish to scattered showers Saturday morning. Fairly strong southerly winds accompanying the changeover to rain will cause temperatures to rise well above freezing overnight.
General snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 cm are likely over southern portions of the province before the changeover while north regions could receive up to 10 cm of snow. Rainfall amounts could exceed 25 mm in some areas of the province, especially over southwestern regions, and rainfall warnings may be required. There is also potential for several hours of freezing rain or ice pellets between the changeover from snow to rain Friday night. Travel could be significantly impacted in some areas of the province. Finally, Les Suetes wind warnings will likely be issued for northern Cape Breton Island for Friday night.
Environment Canada meteorologists will track the development of this system and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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.
10:45 AM AST Thursday 27 December 2018
Special weather statement in effect for:
Queens County P.E.I.
Snow changing to rain expected Friday night.
A developing low pressure system is forecast to track eastward across southern Quebec Friday, then pass just north of the Maritimes on Saturday. Snow from this system is expected to begin over Prince Edward Island Friday afternoon, then change through ice pellets or freezing rain to rain Friday evening before diminishing to scattered showers Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to rise well above the freezing overnight Friday in fairly strong southerly winds.
Although current guidance does not indicate that anticipated precipitation will reach warning criteria, it is possible that its forecast timing and strength may change. Travel will likely be significantly impacted on the Island Friday evening.
Environment Canada meteorologists will track the development of this system and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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.
10:44 AM AST Thursday 27 December 2018
Special weather statement in effect for:
Fredericton and Southern York County
Snow, freezing rain, and rain expected Friday and early Saturday.
A developing low pressure system is forecast to track eastward across southern Quebec on Friday, then pass just north of the Maritimes on Saturday. Snow from this system is expected to begin over western New Brunswick Friday morning and spread eastward across the province during the day. The snow will change through ice pellets or freezing rain to rain Friday night, then diminish to scattered showers or flurries Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to rise well above freezing overnight Friday in the south, but may remain near freezing in parts of the north. Travel conditions are likely to be impacted Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.
Central and northern areas could receive 10 to 15 cm of snow, while 5 to 10 cm is likely over southern areas. In addition, southernmost areas, such as the Fundy region, could receive up to 25 mm of rain. Several hours of freezing rain are possible across most of the province.
Freezing rain, rainfall, or snowfall warnings may be required as the system approaches. Meteorologists at Environment Canada will continue to track its development and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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.
