Twin Late March Storms - Storm One Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1003 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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Northwest Aroostook-

Including the cities of Madawaska, Clayton Lake, Frenchville,

Fort Kent, and Allagash

1003 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING

TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations between 3

  to 5 inches and sleet accumulations between one tenth and two

  tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and sleet means periods of snow

and sleet 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.

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LaFlash

10:18 AM ADT Friday 26 March 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Significant rainfall combined with melting snow is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 35 mm.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: beginning this afternoon and changing over to snow tonight.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the night. The rain will then change to freezing rain and ice pellets to snow.

The freezing rain could persist for several hours tonight in a few locations. Please continue to monitor forecasts and alerts in the case that a freezing rain warning may be issued.

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 PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

10:17 AM ADT Friday 26 March 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Significant rainfall combined with melting snow is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning this afternoon and changing over to snow tonight.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the night. The rain will then change through freezing rain and ice pellets to snow.

The freezing rain could persist for several hours tonight, especially in the area spanning from Woodstock and Carleton County to Kent County and Kouchibouguac National Park. Please continue to monitor forecasts in the case that a freezing rain warning may need to be issued.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible 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.

10:17 AM ADT Friday 26 March 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Significant rainfall combined with melting snow is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Locations: central and southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning this afternoon and changing over to snow tonight.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the night. The rain will then change through freezing rain and ice pellets to snow.

The freezing rain could persist for several hours tonight, especially in the area spanning from Woodstock and Carleton County to Kent County and Kouchibouguac National Park. Please continue to monitor forecasts in the case that a freezing rain warning may need to be issued.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Watch for possible 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.

10:16 AM ADT Friday 26 March 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Heavy rainfall is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 30 mm

Locations: Cobequid Pass, Minas Shore, and Amherst area.

Remarks: Rain will begin this afternoon, and continue overnight. The rain is expected to taper to flurries on Saturday. During the transition, there is also a chance of a brief period of freezing rain and ice pellets.

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.

10:16 AM ADT Friday 26 March 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Victoria County

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Significant rainfall combined with melting snow is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm.

Locations: western Cape Breton.

Time span: beginning this afternoon and changing over to snow tonight.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, is expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the night. The rain will then change to freezing rain and ice pellets to snow.

The freezing rain could persist for several hours tonight. Please continue to monitor forecasts in the case that a freezing rain warning may need to be issued.

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