Western Atlantic Weather Bomb

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1156 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2020

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Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais,
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth,
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield,
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
1156 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches
  expected with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting
  30 to 35 mph later Thursday afternoon into the evening will lead
  to blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far
  Eastern, Interior DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commutes. Some power outages are possible due to the gusty
  winds.

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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
331 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2020

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
331 AM EST Wed Jan 15 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far
Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong northwest winds and well below normal temperatures will
create dangerous wind chills late Thursday night through Friday
night.

A significant winter storm is possible Saturday night into Sunday.
Please refer to updated forecasts over the next several days for the
latest information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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10:37 AM AST Wednesday 15 January 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Lunenburg County
Accumulating snowfall beginning on Thursday.

Total snowfall: 5 to 10 cm with possibility of greater than 15 cm.

Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia.

Remarks: An intensifying low pressure system approaching from New England will move to lie near southwestern Nova Scotia on Thursday and will skirt the Atlantic Coast before heading away on Friday. This will give snowfall to most of the province. Current guidance suggest the highest amounts may be over southwestern mainland Nova Scotia with the possibility of up to 15 cm of snowfall.

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.

10:36 AM AST Wednesday 15 January 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Kings County P.E.I.
Strong winds with higher than normal water levels along the north coast.

Locations: eastern Prince Edward Island.

Maximum wind gusts: possibly reaching 90 km/h.

Time span: Thursday night into Friday.

Storm surge: higher than normal water levels along parts of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence on Friday.

Remarks: An intensifying low pressure system approaching from New England will move to lie near southwestern Nova Scotia on Thursday and will track south of Nova Scotia on Friday.

High waves and storm surge may affect the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Thursday night into Friday. This combined with a run of spring tides may cause some coastal flooding and overwash on north facing shorelines of the island, especially in the east. The highest risk will be near the high tides Thursday night and Friday.

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.

9:15 AM AST Wednesday 15 January 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Strong winds with higher than normal water levels.

Maximum wind gusts: possibly exceeding 90 km/h.

Storm surge: higher than normal water levels.

Locations: the southeastern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Cape Breton Island.

Time span: Thursday night into Friday.

Remarks: An intensifying low pressure system approaching from New England will move to lie near southwestern Nova Scotia on Thursday and will track south of Nova Scotia on Friday.

High waves and storm surge may affect the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Cape Breton Island on Thursday night into Friday. This may cause some minor coastal flooding and overwash on north to northeast facing shorelines of the eastern mainland and Cape Breton during the high tides Thursday night and Friday. Strong northerlies possibly exceeding 90 km/h are possible on Friday.

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.