Saturday, February 23, 2019

Winter Storm Quiana Update Two





















Winter Storm Quiana Update One





















4:11 PM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Prince County P.E.I.
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the west on Sunday and track across southern New Brunswick Sunday night and Monday morning before moving into the Gulf of St. Lawrence later on Monday.

Snow will begin over Prince Edward Island Sunday evening and then become heavy at times later in the evening. Snow will taper to flurries Monday morning. The snow may mix with, or change to, ice

pellets or rain briefly before tapering to flurries.

Over Prince County, near 20 centimetres of accumulation is expected by dawn Monday morning. Additional accumulation is possible before the snow tapers off.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an

emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

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.

3:59 PM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

A low pressure system will approach the region on Sunday and then track across southern New Brunswick Sunday night and Monday morning.

As a result strengthening southeasterlies gusting to 90 km/h are expected along exposed coastal areas especially where southeasterly winds blow onshore.

These winds are expected to begin over southwestern areas of the province late Sunday afternoon and then spread eastward Sunday night along the Atlantic coast reaching southern Cape Breton by dawn

Monday morning. Higher than normal water levels are expected along the Atlantic coast near high tide Sunday night.

Winds will veer to southwesterly and diminish somewhat over western areas of Nova Scotia overnight Sunday as the low tracks across southern New Brunswick.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

3:51 PM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected.

Significant snowfall is expected for most of New Brunswick starting
Sunday afternoon and ending Monday morning.

A low pressure system will approach from the west on Sunday and track across southern New Brunswick Sunday night reaching the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday morning.

Snow will begin over western areas early Sunday afternoon and spread to the remainder of the province by late Sunday afternoon. Snow will become heavy at times Sunday evening and, combined with

gusty southeasterly winds, will cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow, especially over exposed areas. Snow is expected to become mixed with ice pellets Sunday evening over southern regions. Snow will

taper to flurries Monday morning.

Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are expected over northern regions while 15 to 20 cm are forecast for southern sections.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall 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.

Winter Storm Quiana






















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1142 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-240045-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0005.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
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, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland,
Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
1142 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to
  10 inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far
  Northern, North Woods and Upper Penobscot Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult with roads
  becoming snow covered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must
travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

&&
$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1142 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

MEZ015>017-240045-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0012.190224T1500Z-190225T1200Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais,
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, and Princeton
1142 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central
  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

&&
$$

Hewitt

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
351 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

ANZ050>052-231700-
/O.CAN.KCAR.GL.A.0007.190224T1200Z-190226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SR.A.0002.190225T2100Z-190226T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
351 AM EST Sat Feb 23 2019

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Storm Watch,
which is in effect from Monday afternoon through late Monday
night. The Gale Watch has been cancelled.

* WINDS AND SEAS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to
  55 kt. Seas 11 to 16 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Watch is issued when the risk of storm force winds of
48 to 63 knots has significantly increased...but the specific
timing and/or location is still uncertain.  It is intended to
provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to
consider altering their plans.

&&
$$

10:17 AM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Significant snowfall is expected for most of New Brunswick starting Sunday afternoon and ending Monday morning. A low pressure system will approach from the west on Sunday and track across southern New Brunswick  Sunday night reaching the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday morning.Snow will begin over western areas early Sunday afternoon and spread to the remainder of the province by late Sunday afternoon. Snow will become heavy at times Sunday evening giving significant snowfall amounts over much of the province before tapering to flurries Monday morning. Over southernmost areas of the province, the snow will likely change through ice pellets to rain late Sunday evening, giving snowfall accumulations. It is still too early to forecast exact amounts. However, there is a high likelihood  that warnings will be issued later today for much of the province, especially northern regions. In addition, on Sunday night and early Monday morning there will likely be reduced visibilities in blowing snow  especially over exposed areas.

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.

10:17 AM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Significant snowfall is expected for much of Prince Edward Island Sunday night and Monday morning. A low pressure system will approach from the west on Sunday and track across southern New Brunswick  Sunday night before moving into the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday morning. Snow is expected to begin early Sunday evening. The snow will likely become mixed with or change to ice pellets overnight Sunday night. The precipitation may change to rain briefly before ending Monday morning. It is too early to forecast exact snowfall amounts. However, there is a good possibility that warnings will be issued later today for Sunday night. In addition, there will likely be reduced visibilities in blowing snow especially over exposed areas.

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.

10:19 AM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County WestAnother round of snow followed by ice pellets and rain is expected late Sunday and Sunday night before ending on Monday. A low pressure system will approach from the west on Sunday then track across southern New Brunswick Sunday night before moving into the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday morning. Snow will start over western areas of the province Sunday afternoon then spread eastward reaching Cape Breton on Sunday evening. The snow will change through ice pellets to rain Sunday night over western mainland Nova Scotia and over eastern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Monday morning. Precipitation will change to flurries on Monday. It is too early to forecast exact snowfall amounts. However, it is likely that significant snowfall will occur over northern and eastern areas of the province before the changeover. All areas will have a period of reduced visibilities in snow and blowing snow over exposed areas before the changeover.

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.

10:19 AM AST Saturday 23 February 2019
Wind warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.A low pressure system will approach the region on Sunday. As a result strengthening southeasterlies during  the day are now expected to gust to 90 km/h by late Sunday afternoon along coastal regions of extreme southwest Nova Scotia. It is possible these strong winds may affect areas farther east later Sunday evening. Winds are expected to diminish below warning level while shifting to a more southwesterly direction late Sunday night. Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.