March 2021 In Like A Lion Update One

March 2021 In Like A Lion

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

625 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

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Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-

Central Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,

Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,

Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St

Park, Monson, and Allagash

625 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH

TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low

  as 35 to 40 below.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northwest Aroostook, Northern

  Piscataquis and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite

  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination of

very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind chill

values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on

this situation.

Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets

indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure

outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food

and fresh water.

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CB

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

630 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-

Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

630 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,

Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine

and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The arrival of an Arctic air mass will lead to strong wind gusts and

dangerously cold wind chills Monday night into Tuesday. A flash

freeze is likely Monday night as temperatures rapidly drop.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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3:40 PM AST Sunday 28 February 2021

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

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

Time span: Monday morning until Monday night.

Locations: northern New Brunswick

Remarks: snow, heavy at times, will spread eastward across northern New Brunswick beginning early Monday morning. Temperatures will rise above zero in some places Monday afternoon which will cause partial melting of the snow as it falls, which could make it heavy to move. Snow tapers to flurries Tuesday morning then strong northerlies develop which ushers in a very cold airmass. Some blowing snow is possible on Tuesday morning.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.

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.