Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Winter Storm Indra Update Two























Winter Storm Indra Update One























Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
308 PM EST Wed Jan 23 2019

...Some beach erosion and splash-over possible Thursday...

.Low pressure will race across central portions of New England on
Thursday. Ahead of this system, strong southerly winds will allow
for building waves during a period of high astronomical tides.
The combination of high water levels and building near-shore waves
may allow for some beach erosion and splash-over around the time
of high tide during the early afternoon hours.

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Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
308 PM EST Wed Jan 23 2019


* TIMING...Early Thursday afternoon.

* Impacts...Some beach erosion and splash-over possible.

* Location...The southwest coast of Maine and Seacoast of New
  Hampshire.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

FORT POINT NH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 11.5 FT, MODERATE 12.5 FT, MAJOR 13.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/01 PM    11.0        1.5        0.2       3.0      NONE
 24/01 AM    10.2        0.7        0.3       4.0      NONE
 24/01 PM    11.2        1.7        0.4       5.0      NONE
 25/02 AM    10.1        0.6        0.2       4.0      NONE
 25/02 PM    10.5        1.0        0.2       3.0      NONE
 26/03 AM     9.9        0.4        0.2       2.0      NONE

HAMPTON HARBOR NH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 11.0 FT, MODERATE 12.0 FT, MAJOR 13.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/01 PM    10.8        1.3        0.2       2.0      NONE
 24/01 AM     9.9        0.4        0.3       3.0      NONE
 24/01 PM    10.6        1.1        0.4       3.0      NONE
 25/02 AM     9.7        0.2        0.2       3.0      NONE
 25/02 PM    10.0        0.5        0.2       3.0      NONE
 26/03 AM     9.6        0.1        0.2       2.0      NONE

PORTLAND ME
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 12.0 FT, MODERATE 13.0 FT, MAJOR 14.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/01 PM    11.4        1.7        0.3       3.0      NONE
 24/01 AM    10.5        0.8        0.4       5.0      NONE
 24/01 PM    11.4        1.7        0.4       6.0      NONE
 25/02 AM    10.3        0.6        0.2       4.0      NONE
 25/02 PM    10.7        1.0        0.2       3.0      NONE
 26/03 AM    10.1        0.4        0.2       3.0      NONE

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3:48 PM AST Wednesday 23 January 2019
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Acadian Peninsula
Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.

A prolonged period of freezing rain is expected.

Snow is expected to change to freezing rain overnight or Thursday morning. The freezing rain will then to rain Thursday morning over central and western regions and Thursday evening over northeastern New Brunswick. It is possible that the freezing rain accumulation will be significant.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.

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.

Winter Storm Indra
























URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1227 PM EST Wed Jan 23 2019

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
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,
Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
1227 PM EST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice
  accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...North woods, St.John Valley, central highlands, and
  Southern Aroostock.

* WHEN...Snow will change to mixed precipitation late tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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 Caribou ME
326 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019

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Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook,
Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry,
Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport,
Machias, and Cherryfield
326 AM EST Wed Jan 23 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday
evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Thursday into Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Numerous power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

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10:40 AM AST Wednesday 23 January 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A warm front will approach the Maritimes from the west today and cross the Maritimes overnight. This front will usher in much milder air and strengthening southwest winds. Snow will spread across New Brunswick today followed by rain throughout most of the province by Thursday morning. A period of freezing rain is expected during the transition from snow to rain especially over western and northern regions.

This system will intensify during the day Thursday bringing further rainfall and significant snowmelt. Rainfall amounts associated with this system are forecast to be between 30 and 40 mm however the highest amounts could exceed 50 mm. Areas that are vulnerable to excess rain falling on frozen ground may have issues with water not being absorbed or draining off well.

A return to colder, drier weather is expected on Friday.

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

10:40 AM AST Wednesday 23 January 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Significant rain, strong southwest winds and very mild temperatures for Thursday and Thursday night.

A warm front will approach the Maritimes from the southwest today and cross the Maritimes tonight. This front will usher in much milder air and strengthening southwest winds. Snow will spread across Prince Edward Island tonight, changing to rain by Thursday morning.

At this time, indications are that rain, strong southwest winds and very mild temperatures will persist throughout Prince Edward Island until Friday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are expected.

A return to colder, drier weather is expected on Friday.

Areas that are vulnerable to excess rain falling on frozen ground may have issues with water not being absorbed or draining off well. This is particularly true where snow cover melts contributing to excess water over the frozen ground.

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.

10:39 AM AST Wednesday 23 January 2019
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County
Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.

A prolonged period of freezing rain is expected to begin Thursday morning along the Bay of Chaleur.

Snow is expected to change to freezing rain then to rain late in the day Thursday. It is possibly that freezing rain accretion will be significant and that the warnings may have to be extended to other regions.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.

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.

10:39 AM AST Wednesday 23 January 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Significant rain and mild temperatures likely Thursday.

A warm front will approach the Maritimes from the west today and cross the Maritimes tonight. This front will usher in much milder air and strengthening southwest winds. Snow will spread across New Brunswick today and tonight followed by rain throughout most of the province by Thursday morning. A period of freezing rain is expected during the transition from snow to rain especially over western and northern regions.

This system will intensify during the day Thursday bringing further rainfall and significant snowmelt which could lead to potential flooding. Areas that are vulnerable to excess rain falling on frozen ground may have issues with water not being absorbed or draining off well.

A return to colder, drier weather is expected on Friday.

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.

10:39 AM AST Wednesday 23 January 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Significant rain, strong southwest winds and very mild temperatures for Thursday and Thursday night.

A warm front will approach the Maritimes from the southwest today and cross the Maritimes tonight. This front will usher in much milder air and strengthening southwest winds. Snow will spread across Nova Scotia this evening, changing to rain throughout the entire province by Thursday morning.

At this time, indications are that rain, strong southwest winds and very mild temperatures will persist throughout Nova Scotia until Friday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are expected.

A return to colder, drier weather is expected on Friday.

Areas that are vulnerable to excess rain falling on frozen ground may have issues with water not being absorbed or draining off well. This is particularly true over portions of northern Nova Scotia where there is snow cover to melt during the mild weather and rain.

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.