Thursday, May 07, 2020

Early May Snowstorm?























Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
401 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
401 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is the potential for a heavy wet accumulating snow late Friday
night into Saturday mainly north of Bangor. However, there is still
uncertainty with snow totals. There is also the potential for gusty
winds with the storm. These winds along with heavy wet snow could
bring down trees and power lines leading to power outages.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
306 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020

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Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
306 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Some splash-over and minor coastal flooding around the
  time of the midnight high tide.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/12 AM    11.2        1.7        0.5       1-2     Minor
 08/01 PM     9.7        0.2        0.1        2       None
 09/01 AM    10.8        1.3        0.2        1       None
 09/02 PM     9.9        0.4        0.5       3-5      None
 10/02 AM     9.0       -0.5       -1.4       2-3      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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/12 AM    11.8        2.3        0.5        2      Minor
 08/01 PM    10.4        0.9        0.1       2-3      None
 09/01 AM    11.4        1.9        0.2        1      Minor
 09/02 PM    10.5        1.0        0.5       3-5      None
 10/02 AM     9.5        0.0       -1.4        3       None

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/12 AM    12.3        2.6        0.6       1-2     Minor
 08/01 PM    10.7        1.0        0.1       2-3      None
 09/01 AM    11.9        2.2        0.2        1       None
 09/01 PM    11.0        1.3        0.7       2-3      None
 10/02 AM     9.9        0.2       -1.5       2-3      None

&&
$$

9:41 PM ADT Thursday 07 May 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Significant snowfall expected beginning on Saturday.

Total snowfall: 15 cm or more in some areas.

Location: New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

Remarks: A mix of snow and rain is expected to spread across New Brunswick on Saturday morning and continue through Saturday night. Current forecast guidance indicates that that the greatest snowfall accumulations will likely be over northwesternmost regions, with the heaviest snowfall rates on Saturday night. The snow will taper to flurries on Sunday morning, which will be accompanied by brisk northwesterly 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.