Pre-Easter Weekend Winter Storm Update One

Pre-Easter Weekend Winter Storm

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

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Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
410 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...High astronomical tides over the next couple of days
  will combine with a developing coastal storm Thursday resulting
  in several tide cycles of minor coastal flood, splashover, and
  beach erosion..

* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,
  Coastal Waldo, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox
  and Coastal York Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday.

* TIDAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront can be expected with up to a
  foot inundation in some low lying areas. Flooding will occur
  along parking lots, parks and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected.

* WAVE IMPACTS...Some minor to moderate beach erosion expected
  with partial erosion of vulnerable dunes. Minor splash-over
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

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

Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/02 PM     8.8       -0.7        0.7        2       None
 09/01 AM    11.3        1.8        0.8        2      Minor
 09/01 PM    11.5        2.0        1.4       3-6     Minor
 10/01 AM    11.3        1.8        0.7       2-3     Minor
 10/02 PM    10.0        0.5        0.2       0-1      None
 11/02 AM    10.7        1.2        0.3        2       None

Fort Point NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/12 AM    11.9        2.4        0.8        2      Minor
 09/01 PM    12.2        2.7        1.4       3-6    Moderate
 10/01 AM    11.9        2.4        0.7       3-5     Minor
 10/02 PM    10.7        1.2        0.3        1       None
 11/02 AM    11.4        1.9        0.4        2      Minor

Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/12 AM    12.3        2.6        0.8        2      Minor
 09/01 PM    12.5        2.8        1.4       4-6     Minor
 10/01 AM    12.4        2.7        0.8       1-3     Minor
 10/02 PM    11.2        1.5        0.4       0-1      None
 11/02 AM    11.7        2.0        0.3       1-2      None

&&
$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

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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
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to
  17 inches expected. Areas of blowing snow.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 6 PM EDT Friday. Heaviest snow
  Thursday evening with rates around 2 inches per hour.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be extremely dangerous. Areas
  of heavy snow and blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility and cause localized hazardous travel. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Power
  outages are possible.

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
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, and Princeton
344 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches
  expected...highest amounts north of a Bangor to Calais line.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM Thursday to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause
  localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning commute. Strong winds and wet snow could
  cause tree damage.

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.

&&
$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
334 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

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Interior Waldo-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,
Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Owls Head,
Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast,
Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
334 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Interior Waldo, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&
$$

Hanes

3:42 PM ADT Wednesday 08 April 2020
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Time span: Thursday evening until midday Friday.

Remarks: Wet snow will begin Thursday afternoon and will intensify as temperatures drop below freezing Thursday night. Heavy snow will continue throughout the night and into Friday morning before tapering off near midday or afternoon on Friday.

A changeover to rain is expected early Friday morning along the Fundy coast as the Rain/Snow boundary moves inland. Accumulations between 10-15 cm are expected for the Fundy coast, but amounts could be higher inland if temperatures remain below freezing.

Additional snowfall amounts expected for Friday will be included during updated alerts and forecasts issued Thursday morning.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

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.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

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.

3:42 PM ADT Wednesday 08 April 2020
Storm surge warning in effect for:

Saint John and County
High Storm Surge levels are expected to impact parts of the coast.

Coastal flooding is expected near the coast.

Locations: Fundy coast of New Brunswick.

Maximum water levels: exceeding high astronomical tide.

Time span: Thursday evening until just after midnight Thursday night.

High tide: 9 P.M. until 1 A.M. Thursday night.

Remarks: Very low barometric pressure will coincide with high astronomical tide to produce significantly elevated water levels.
Coastal flooding is expected along the shoreline. People close to the shoreline should stay on the lookout for worsening conditions.

Storm surge warnings are issued when water levels pose a threat to coastal regions.

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.

Coastal flooding is possible along the shoreline. Coastal erosion is possible in vulnerable areas. People close to the shoreline should stay on the lookout for worsening conditions.

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.

3:42 PM ADT Wednesday 08 April 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County
western half of Restigouche County
Winterlike storm to bring significant snow and wind.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Total snowfall: potentially 15 Fundy coast to 30 cm northeastern.

Maximum wind gusts: 50 to 80 km/h.

Time span: Thursday through later Friday.

Water Levels: Pounding surf and elevated water levels are expected, likely exceeding high astronomical tide. Shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible in vulnerable areas from Point-Sapin northward to the Acadian coast and Bay of Chaleur on Friday.

Remarks: Wet snow is expected to begin late Thursday afternoon or early evening, but rates of accumulation will likely increase Thursday night as temperature slowly falls.

A changeover to rain is expected early Friday morning along the Fundy coast as the Rain/Snow boundary moves inland. Accumulations between 10-15 cm are expected for the Fundy coast, but amounts could be higher inland if temperatures remain below freezing.

Over northern areas snowfall accumulations could reach 20 cm by Friday afternoon with higher amounts possible near the Acadian peninsula.

Additional snowfall amounts expected for Friday will be included during updated alerts and forecasts issued Thursday morning.

Strong winds will also develop, with the highest gusts occurring over coastal areas. Conditions will improve late 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.

3:41 PM ADT Wednesday 08 April 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Very windy conditions with snow and some rain Thursday night and Friday

Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 90 km/h.

Total snowfall: 5 cm except 15 possible over Prince county.

Water Levels: Pounding surf and elevated water levels are expected, likely exceeding high astronomical tide during high tide(s) on Friday. Shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible along east-facing coastline of Prince county. Elevated water levels are also expected over Northumberland Strait.

Time span: Thursday night into Friday.

Remarks: Snow is expected to begin Thursday evening and then change to rain Friday morning. Very strong winds will also develop, with the highest gusts occurring Friday morning. Conditions will improve late 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.

3:41 PM ADT Wednesday 08 April 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Very windy and wet and even some snow Thursday night and Friday

Locations: Nova Scotia

Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h except 90 along the coast.

Water Levels: Large waves, pounding surf and elevated water levels are expected, likely exceeding high astronomical tide. Shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible in vulnerable areas.

Total rainfall: 10 to 20 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.

Total snowfall: Over northern Nova Scotia including Cape Breton, 5 cm except 10 or more over higher terrain.

Time span: Thursday night into Friday.

Remarks: Snow is expected to begin Thursday evening and then change to rain by Friday morning. The snow will persist until midday Friday over northern Cape Breton. Strong winds will also develop, with the highest gusts occurring over coastal areas. Conditions will improve later 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.

3:39 PM ADT Wednesday 08 April 2020
Storm surge warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County
High Storm Surge levels and large waves are expected to impact the coast.

Locations: Western Nova Scotia

Maximum water levels: exceeding high astronomical tide.

Time span: Thursday night and late Friday morning.

High tide: 11 P.M. to 3 A.M.

Remarks: Very low barometric pressure will coincide with high astronomical tide to produce significantly elevated water levels. Shore or beach erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure is possible in vulnerable areas.

High waves combined with the surge may cause damage along the coast. Coastal flooding is likely. People close to the shoreline should stay on the lookout for worsening conditions.

Storm surge warnings are issued when water levels pose a threat to coastal regions.

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.