Winter Storm Harold Update Three

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

305 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills,

Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield

305 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph

  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot and Northern

  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be

  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Anyone planning extensive and...or

  detailed holiday cooking should note that potential for

  strongest winds and highest potential for power loss during

  this warning period will be late morning through early

  afternoon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around

trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of

your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if

you must drive.

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3:46 PM AST Thursday 24 December 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Heavy rain and windy conditions are expected.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm. Locally 60 mm possible.

Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 80 km/h with higher wind gusts possible along the Fundy Coast and over higher terrain.

Time span: Showers will develop on Friday then become periods of heavy rain on Friday evening. Rain is expected to switch to periods of snow by Saturday afternoon before ending on Saturday evening.

In addition, strong gusty winds will develop on Friday and they will reach close to the warning criteria (90 km/h) along the Fundy Coast. These strong winds will diminish by Saturday morning.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. 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.