Historic Winter Storm Kenan Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

905 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

MEZ005-006-291100-

/O.CON.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.220129T1500Z-220130T1200Z/

Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,

Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills

905 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM

EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with significant blowing and

  drifting of snow and white-outs. Total snow accumulations of 10

  to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be extremely dangerous.

  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility

  and cause localized hazardous travel. Power outages are

  possible. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could

  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are

expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds

and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout

conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If

you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get

stranded, stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to

newengland511.org.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Gray ME

1104 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

MEZ023-024-NHZ014-291215-

/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0005.220129T1200Z-220129T1500Z/

Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-

1104 PM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM

EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...High astronomical tides with increasing surge and wave

  action will contribute to splashover and dune erosion.

* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,

  Coastal Cumberland and Coastal York Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Occasional splashover or dune erosion around lots,

  parks, and roads with only isolated road closures possible.

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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 28/08 PM     7.6       -1.9       -0.1        1       None

 29/08 AM    10.7        1.2        1.3       3-9      None

 29/09 PM     9.4       -0.1        1.4      9-13      None

 30/09 AM     8.6       -0.9       -1.1       8-9      None

 30/10 PM     7.5       -2.0       -0.9       4-5      None

 31/10 AM    10.1        0.6        0.1        3       None

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH

MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 28/08 PM     7.4       -1.4       -0.1        1       None

 29/08 AM    10.3        1.5        1.2       3-8      None

 29/09 PM     9.0        0.2        1.3      9-12      None

 30/09 AM     8.4       -0.4       -1.1       7-8      None

 30/10 PM     7.1       -1.7       -0.9       4-5      None

 31/10 AM     9.7        0.9        0.0        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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 28/08 PM     8.3       -1.4       -0.2        2       None

 29/08 AM    11.0        1.3        0.7       3-6      None

 29/08 PM     9.8        0.1        1.2       8-9      None

 30/09 AM     9.4       -0.3       -1.3        5       None

 30/10 PM     8.0       -1.7       -1.2       4-5      None

 31/10 AM    10.9        1.2       -0.1        3       None

&&

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Legro

9:50 PM AST Friday 28 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County

western half of Restigouche County

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 15 to 25 north, 20 to 40 cm south.

Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 100 km/h.

Location: New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday morning until Sunday morning.

Remarks: Snow and blowing snow will begin over southern New Brunswick Saturday morning, spreading to northern New Brunswick by Saturday afternoon. The highest accumulations are expected to occur over areas of southern New Brunswick. Gusty northeasterly winds will accompany the snow, with the highest gusts of 90 to 100 km/h along coastal areas. Power and other utility outages are likely. Conditions are expected to improve Sunday morning.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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