Winter Storm Eartha Update Four

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

432 AM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...Strong Low Pressure Will Impact The Region This Weekend...

.A rapidly intensifying low will track from the Mid Atlantic

region to the Gulf of Maine later today, then cross the Gulf of

Maine tonight. This storm will bring heavy snow to northern and

the central maine highlands of Maine with mixed precipitation

across east central and interior Downeast areas and mostly heavy

rain along the Downeast coast. In addition, the storm will

produce gusty winds, with patchy to areas of blowing snow for

areas where the precipitation type is mostly snow.

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Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-

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

Lincoln, Howland, and Springfield

432 AM EST Sat Dec 5 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations

  of 6 to 12 inches and sleet accumulations of between one and

  two tenths of an inch expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Aroostook and Central Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be extremely dangerous.

  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and

  cause localized hazardous travel. Power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and sleet 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.

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11:01 AM AST Saturday 05 December 2020

Wind warning in effect for:

Acadian Peninsula

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: northeasterly 70 km/h, except 100 along parts of the coast.

Locations: Acadian Peninsula

Time span: overnight until near noon Sunday,

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

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 NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

11:00 AM AST Saturday 05 December 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Kent County

Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Total rainfall: 40 to 60 mm.

Locations: southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning Saturday afternoon and tapering off throughout the day Sunday.

Remarks: Rainfall amounts may be lower than the standard criteria for a rainfall warning; however, the saturated ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Significant pooling and runoff are likely to occur.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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.

10:34 AM AST Saturday 05 December 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Digby County

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 45 mm.

Locations: Yarmouth and Digby counties.

Time span: Rain at times heavy will taper off to showers near midnight tonight.

Remarks: Rainfall amounts may be lower than the standard criteria for a rainfall warning; however, the saturated ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Significant pooling and runoff are likely to occur.

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 NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.