Monday, November 30, 2020

Winter Storm Dane Update Seven




















Flash Flood Warning

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Gray ME

844 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020


The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a


* Flash Flood Warning for...

  Southwestern Oxford County in western Maine...

  Northern Carroll County in northern New Hampshire...

  Southeastern Coos County in northern New Hampshire...

  East Central Grafton County in northern New Hampshire...


* Until 245 AM EST Tuesday.


* At 844 PM EST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated

  heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5

  inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2

  inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing

  or expected to begin shortly.


  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.


  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.


  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban

           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as

           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.


* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Conway, Fryeburg, Bethel, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Pinkham Notch,

  Tamworth, Sandwich, Waterford, and Woodstock.


This includes the following Rec locations...

Crawford Notch State Park, Mount Eisenhower, Mount Chocorua, Wildcat

Mountain, Speckled Mountain, Carter Notch, Evans Notch, Kearsarge

North , Mount Isolation, Mount Webster, Mount Whiteface, Mount

Moriah, Caribou Mountain, AMC Mizpah Spring Hut, AMC Carter Notch

Hut, Mount Carrigan, Mount Willey, Mount Jackson, Arethusa Falls,

Ripley Falls, Mount Osceola, Mount Tecumseh, Welch Mountain, Dickey

Mountain, The Tripyramids, Mount Passaconaway, Greeley Ponds,

Sabbaday Falls, Champney Falls, Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, Lower Falls

Recreation Area, North Baldface, South Baldface, Mount Doublehead,

West Royce Mountain, Mountain Pond, East Royce Mountain, Albany

Mountain, Deer Hills, and Sabbatus Mountain.


This includes the following highways...

Interstate 93 between mile markers 85 and 87.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.


Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding.


In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are

potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded

roads. Find an alternate route.


Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law

enforcement and request they pass this information to the National

Weather Service when you can do so safely.


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LAT...LON 4382 7166 4397 7166 4406 7166 4420 7142

      4443 7102 4443 7100 4452 7079 4439 7072

      4418 7073 4406 7098 4392 7129 4385 7153


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED


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Legro

Winter Storm Dane Update Six


























Flood Watch
National Weather Service Caribou ME
159 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern
Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Orono, Perry, East Millinocket,
Bucksport, Howland, Greenville, Danforth, Calais, Millinocket,
Old Town, Grand Lake Stream, Springfield, Eastport, Castine,
Aurora, Sherman, Guilford, Bar Harbor, Wesley, Patten, Orland,
Cherryfield, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Princeton, Medway,
Hodgdon, Machias, Dedham, Bangor, Great Pond, Eastbrook,
Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft, Topsfield, Brewer, Blanchard, Amherst,
Milo, Monson, and Ellsworth
159 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of Central Highlands Maine, Coastal
  DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine and
  Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in Central
  Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and
  Southern Piscataquis. In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock
  and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington
  and Southeast Aroostook. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central
  Washington and Interior Hancock. In Penobscot Valley Maine,
  Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot.

* From 7 PM EST this evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected into Tuesday
  afternoon. Localized rainfall totals may approach or exceed 4 to 5
  inches over the immediate Downeast coast. Higher rainfall rates
  may occur in any thunderstorms that are able to develop.

* Significant rises of streams and creeks expected over the area
  tonight into Tuesday. Minor flooding of area roadways is expected
  in the watch area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Farrar

Winter Storm Dane Update Five



























10:40 AM AST Monday 30 November 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:


Fredericton and Southern York County

A long episode of heavy rain is expected.


Maximum rainfall amounts: 80 to 130 mm, except possibly exceeding 150 mm in the extreme southwestern region of the province.


Locations: most of southwestern and central New Brunswick.


Time span: this evening through Wednesday morning.


Remarks: A slow moving, intense low pressure system will move into New England later today and into Quebec on Wednesday. This system will pump frequent periods of heavy rain into the province beginning this evening and continuing on Tuesday before easing off Wednesday morning or early afternoon.


At this time, rainfall amounts are expected to be heaviest in the southwestern portion of the province where rainfall amounts of 80 to 130 mm are possible by late Tuesday with additional amounts expected on Tuesday night and into Wednesday, potentially giving total rainfall in excess of 150 mm in some areas before ending on Wednesday.


Similar rainfall events in the past have caused road washouts and localized flooding in low-lying areas.


Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.


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.


10:37 AM AST Monday 30 November 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:


Yarmouth County

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.


Maximum rainfall amounts: widespread 50 to 80 mm, with some areas possibly exceeding 100 mm in areas of heaviest rain.


Locations: Yarmouth and Digby counties


Time span: tonight through Wednesday morning.


Remarks: An intense low pressure system will move into New England later today. Rain ahead of this system will reach western Nova Scotia near midnight tonight and become heavy at times by Tuesday morning. Heavy rain will then continue until Wednesday morning when a slow moving cold front eventually passes over the area.


Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are expected by Tuesday evening with additional significant amounts expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.


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.


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020


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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020


...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO

4 PM EST TUESDAY...


* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph

  expected.


* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.


* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.


* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.

  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult,

  especially for high profile vehicles.


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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020


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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-

Central Washington-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor,

Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook,

Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton,

Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield

923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020


...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM

EST TUESDAY...


* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

  expected.


* WHERE...Central Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties.


* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.


* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and

  powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.


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