Mid-January Weather Bomb Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

858 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

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Central Washington-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley,

Princeton, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

858 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST

SATURDAY...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST

SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Heavy snow and blowing

  snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches expected.

  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills as low as 30

  below zero expected.

* WHERE...Central Washington and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 9 AM EST Saturday.

  For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM

  EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility

  and cause hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could

  impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to

  trees and powerlines. The cold wind chills could cause

  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must

travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle

in case of an emergency.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will

combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can

occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and

gloves.

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

newengland511.org.

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