Saturday, December 11, 2021

Winter Storm Atticus Update Two

























URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MEZ001>006-121015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0600Z-211212T1800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket,
East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman,
and Smyrna Mills
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northwest
  Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and
  Northern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&
$$

Buster

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MEZ029-030-121000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&
$$

11:50 PM AST Saturday 11 December 2021
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Saint John and County
Rainfall combined with mild temperatures and significant snow melt will give risk of localized flooding.

Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm.

Locations: southwestern New Brunswick

Time span: tonight into Sunday morning.

Remarks: A weather system will bring rain, wind, and mild temperatures tonight. Rainfall combined with rapid snow melt could cause localized flooding, especially in areas where snow banks block or inhibit storm drainage.

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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

Winter Storm Atticus Update One