In The Wake Of A Wanning Heatwave Flooding Is Possible Throughout The Region

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1100 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Sherman, Mount Katahdin, East

Millinocket, Greenville, Baker Lake, Churchill Dam, Presque Isle,

Fort Kent, Frenchville, Clayton Lake, Van Buren, Medway, Patten,

Mars Hill, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Millinocket, Hodgdon,

Madawaska, Chamberlain Lake, Ashland, Caribou, Blanchard,

Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Monson, and Allagash

1100 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH

TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,

  and North Woods Maine, including the following areas, in Central

  Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis and Northern Penobscot. In

  Far Eastern Maine, Southeast Aroostook. In Far Northern Maine,

  Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine,

  Northern Piscataquis and Northern Somerset.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - A slow moving cold front will bring periods of moderate to

    heavy rainfall this afternoon into tonight. Some areas could

    see locally heavy rainfall of 2 inches or more.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

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Nouhan

11:25 AM ADT Monday 08 August 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Rain, heavy at times, is expected.

Time span: Today through Tuesday afternoon.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm with higher amounts possible in heaviest rain.

Location: central and most of southern New Brunswick.

Remarks: Scattered showers will transition to rain, heavy at times, today. Total rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas, and rainfall warnings may be required. Rain will taper to isolated showers on Tuesday.

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.

11:25 AM ADT Monday 08 August 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Victoria County

Rain, heavy at times, is expected.

Time span: Tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm with higher amounts possible in heaviest rain.

Location: Cumberland County, Inverness County - Mabou and north, and Victoria County.

Remarks: Scattered showers will transition to rain, heavy at times, this afternoon or evening. Total rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas, and rainfall warnings may be required. Rain will taper back to isolated showers Tuesday afternoon.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

11:25 AM ADT Monday 08 August 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass

Rain, heavy at times, is expected.

Time span: Tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm with higher amounts possible in heaviest rain.

Location: Cumberland County, Inverness County - Mabou and north, and Victoria County.

Remarks: Scattered showers will transition to rain, heavy at times, this afternoon or evening. Total rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas, and rainfall warnings may be required. Rain will taper back to isolated showers Tuesday afternoon.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

11:02 AM ADT Monday 08 August 2022

Heat Warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County

Warm and humid conditions continuing this afternoon.

Time span: Ending this evening.

Daytime maximum (southwestern Nova Scotia): 29 degrees Celsius (Humidex 38).

Locations: Southwestern Nova Scotia.

Drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty and stay in a cool place.

Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

Shade yourself with an umbrella or a wide-brimmed hat.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

11:23 AM ADT Monday 08 August 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Rain, heavy at times, is expected.

Time span: This afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm with higher amounts possible in heaviest rain.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Remarks: Scattered showers will transition to rain, heavy at times, later today. Total amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas, and rainfall warnings may be required. Rain will taper to isolated showers Tuesday afternoon.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.