Thursday, December 22, 2022

Potentially Destructive Winter Storm Elliott Arrives







































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FXUS61 KCAR 230229
AFDCAR

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
929 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will move east of the region tonight. Strong low
pressure in the Midwest will draw an occluded front across the
region Friday night into Saturday while the low tracks well
northwest across Ontario and Quebec provinces. The low will
track northwest of the region Sunday. High pressure will build
toward the region later Monday into Tuesday.....

Damaging Wind & Rain Storm Friday into Early Saturday AM...
     Significant Snowpack Loss & Flooding Likely...
     Wintry Mix Friday to Impact Holiday Travel...

Grinch of 2022 Storm Details

Pattern...A powerful closed low pressure system will track
north into Ontario and Quebec on Friday. An occluded front will
push into Western New England tonight and into the morning
Friday and into western Maine by midday and into our CWA by
Friday evening. A low pressure will develop on the triple point
and track into Maine at the same time. The front along with the
low will track north of the area by Saturday daybreak.

Models...The parent storm track is in solid agreement between
the 12Z GFS/ECMWF/Canadian operational runs and recent Hi-Res
CAM models. Confidence in the timing of the heaviest precip has
increased since the previous forecast. This is due to better
model agreement with the track of the triple point. Certainty on
the cold air damming has increased as well with the increase in
snow amounts. In far Northeast areas, models are now in better
agreement of strong winds mixing down. Overall, there`s continued
improvement on model agreement and ensemble members.

Precip...At daybreak, we are expecting generally moderate to
heavy rain over Downeast areas into the Greater Bangor area.
Across the Central Highlands and Moosehead region, 925-850mb
temps will be increasing above 0C and we are expecting a wintry
mix. This type of a setup with shallow cold air leads to
expectations of snow going to freezing rain. Across the far
north, we are expecting light snow to develop from southwest to
northeast with far northeast Aroostook last to see the snow
develop. As the winds increase aloft in the DGZ we will the
break up dendrites resulting in poor snow ratios. Decided to
adjust snow ratios closer to WPC guidance due to other models
going to much high ratios. This will still result in 4-8 inches
across the North Woods, the Moosehead Region and into the
western St. John Valley. Across eastern Aroostook east of Route
11 and along and north of I-95 expecting generally 1-3 inches
due to poor ratios and the quicker mixing with/to freezing rain.
Winds will be increasing so there is the potential for patchy
blowing snow reducing visibility and drifting onto roads across the
agricultural lands of Aroostook County. As the warm air arrives
aloft, expecting a change to freezing rain across the northern
1/2 of the CWA. There is the potential of an extended period of
icing if the cold air damming holds. Have brushed the potential
of a trace to up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion in
northern zones. Decided to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for
the northern zones, mainly for the icing issues.

By evening, expect moderate to heavy rain to be falling from
the Downeast coast to St. John Valley. This rain is falling on
snowpack and will create hydrological issues (see Hydrology
section below for more details). Modeled soundings suggest near
the lifting triple point very strong upper level divergence and
perhaps a little bit of elevated CAPE will develop. This will
enhance rainfall rates to potentially 1+ per hour. These rates combined
with rapid snowmelt could cause flash flooding in small streams
and creeks. This is noted in the latest ERO from WPC. Given the
strength and dynamics of this storm, as well as a little CAPE
near the Downeast shore, opted to keep a few hours of slight
chance thunder in the areas highlighted with enhanced wording
for heavy rain. Models have indicated a high area of QPF in
this area of thunderstorm concern. The occluded front will push
into western zones by late evening and we will see rapid
temperature falls resulting in cooling of the column and rain
mixes and changes to snow. In eastern areas the rain will
continue but taper to showers in southern zones. After midnight
all areas fall below freezing with significant Td drops. As a
result, expecting rain changing to snow north with
accumulations possible and rain showers going to snow showers
south. During Friday night, models show a band of QPF following
the front so followed NBM to increase amounts in the north
towards Saturday morning.

Winds...Ahead of the occluded front and triple point a powerful
LLJ will develop across the area and push over the Gulf of
Maine into the St. Lawrence River Valley. This will place a core
of 80-90kt winds between 925-850mb below any mid-level
inversion over the area Fri afternoon into the evening. This is
very concerning with heavy rain moving over the area. We will
likely mix down a large portion of this LLJ but the low level
lapse rates may still be enough to hold off seeing all of the
LLJ mixing down. That being said models are in very good
agreement of boundary layer wind gusts approaching 50-60kts
across the area. These strong east-southeast winds will likely
cause significant impacts to trees and result in scattered to
widespread power outages.

Flash Freeze Likely...Anti-diurnal can be expected through
Friday evening until the front pushes through in the overnight
hours. Temperatures will warm into the upper 30s north and low
50s south by evening. Behind this front, despite the wind
direction shifting S-SW, there will be a deep cold air mass
working into the area. Rainfall will have washed much of the
salt residue off the roads and other treated surfaces. 850mb
temps will be falling 15-20C in less than 6hrs, resulting in a
significant temperatures crash to below freezing at the surface.
This will result in surfaces quickly becoming slippery without
sand/salt treatment given sub-surface road temperatures are
near or below freezing in many locations. In addition,
significant runoff from melting snow will freeze on surfaces
which all together creates a potentially dangerous travel
Saturday morning for all areas. In addition, any remaining
precipitation will be snow showers or light snow.  Cannot rule
out accumulation on top of the icy underneath. Bottom line: all
locations except the immediate coastline should prepare for a
flash freeze Saturday AM making for potentially dangerous
travel.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Cold air advection is the main story for Saturday with much
colder temperatures and wind chills in the single digits all day
across the entire area. Temps will not rise above early morning
readings. West winds will gust over 30 mph at times, and gusts
over 40 mph are expected near the coast. An upper low spinning
in Quebec and some low level moisture will generate scattered
snow showers for northern zones and near the coast for both
Saturday and Sunday. No accumulations are anticipated. Saturday
night lows will drop into the single digits to low teens, but
winds will remain strong enough to ensure a well-mixed boundary
layer. Sunday`s temps will be a bit lower as the colder air mass
becomes entrenched over the area.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The cold air mass remains in place through the period,
reinforced by a moisture-starved clipper system in the northern
stream. Major models conflict on the timing of the clipper,
ranging from Tuesday for the ECMWF to Wednesday for the GFS. In
either case, it is difficult to expect more than an inch of
snow. The timing also makes it challenging to identify the most
promising targets for strong radiational cooling. Did bring lows
down for both Monday and Tuesday night. By later in the week,
all guidance shows the beginning of a fairly significant warming
trend that will provide above normal temperatures and potential
for rain.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
NEAR TERM: Northern Terminals: Mainly VFR tonight with the
approaching low cloud deck moving in. By Friday morning, MVFR
vsby as snow begins with some blowing snow in open areas, then
quickly switching to MVFR/IFR with occasional LIFR in cigs/vsby
in snow. By Friday afternoon, snow will switch to freezing rain,
then rain by the evening. E winds starting at 5 kts tonight
will quickly increase to 15-20 kts by Friday morning, then 25-30
kts by Friday afternoon. Gusts up to 60 kts.

Downeast Terminals: Mainly MVFR tonight with the approaching
low cloud deck. By Friday morning, MVFR/IFR with occasional IFR
in cigs/vsby in early morning snow, then switching to rain by
sunrise. E winds starting at 10-15 kts tonight will quickly
increase to 20-25 kts by Friday morning, then 30-40 kts by
Friday afternoon. Gusts up to 70 kts.

LLWS for all terminals starting Friday morning and ongoing.


SHORT TERM:
Saturday into Tuesday...VFR will be the prevailing condition.
Gusty west winds on Saturday up to 30kt will diminish Sunday
into Tuesday.

&&

.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Winds and seas tonight will rapidly increase to SCA
levels then gale force winds by midnight. Winds will continue to
increase to Storm Warning criteria by Friday morning, then
continue through Friday night.


SHORT TERM: Gales continue Saturday followed by a longer
duration SCA into early Monday. South swell from Friday`s storm
will slowly diminish Saturday into Monday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
High confidence in hydrological impacts from the rain on snow
event from Friday into the Holiday Weekend. The storm system is
posed to produce a widespread 1-2 inches of rain with locally
higher amounts to 3 inches. The heaviest rainfall is expected
from Friday afternoon through early Friday evening with the
potential of 1-2 inches falling in less than 6 hours across
southeast upslope of the Longfellow Mtns into portions of the
Central Highlands and the Bangor Region to Downeast Maine. Much
of this rain will fall into the Piscataquis and Penobscot River
basins.

Snow water equivalents (SWE) amounts across the area are generally
1-3 inches, highest across the Central Highlands into Aroostook
County. Temperatures will be climbing into the mid- upper 30s
across the North and to the upper 40s to lower 50s across
Downeast Maine and the Bangor Region. Dewpoints should rise to
within a few degrees of the air temperatures. These high
temperatures/dew points combined with strong gusty winds will
enhance the rate of snowmelt resulting in significant snowpack
loss and compression. The snowpack across the North Woods into
the rest of the Crown has temperatures of 25-30F based on latest
satellite measurements. Across the Central Highlands into the
Greater Bangor area to Interior Downeast the snowpack
temperatures are in the 28-32F range. This means across the
north the snowpack will absorb the majority of the rainfall,
compact and only discharge small amounts of the water content.
In southern areas it is highly likely to see complete snowpack
loss and discharge of the water content. The snowmelt across the
Highlands into Downeast areas will be impacting the
Piscataquis, Penobscot Rivers and smaller streams and creeks
could result in runoff of 0.75-2 inches of water strictly from
snowmelt. Much of the water melted across the entire forecast
area will run off due to the top layer of the ground being
frozen, especially in areas with deeper snowpack. The rapid
nature of the snowmelt combined with heavy rainfall over frozen
grounds could lead to flash flooding, especially of normally
fast responding streams and known poor drainage areas.

Nearly all rivers and streams across the area are running Above
Normal to Much Above Normal (76th-90th+ percentile) with limited
storage capacity. River ensemble forecasts continue to highlight the
potential for the Piscataquis and Penobscot River basins to exceed
bankfull and see minor to potentially moderate flooding. This
will include potentially significant impacts on the smaller
streams and creeks in these basins. The lack of extensive ice
cover over the rivers means it should not be a concern for the
flooding. Confidence in the magnitude of flooding is
increasing but exact impacts wont be known till rainfall begins
and rivers rise. Rivers with the best chance of seeing flooding
will be in the Piscataquis & Penobscot River basins and the
smaller Downeast basins. Any river flooding will likely be
ongoing into the holiday weekend, potentially impacting travel
and residents/businesses in flood prone areas.

As always, localized flooding due to clogged culverts and drains
will be possible given the snowmelt and predicted rainfall.
Ponding on roads due to poor drainage is also a concern.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Have issued a Coastal Flood Warning for both high tide cycles
on Friday. The higher astronomical tide is Friday morning near
10am. This tide will be accompanied by a storm surge in excess
of 2 feet for coastal Hancock County and a bit less further east
along the Washington County coast. This should be a sufficient
water level to cause potential tidal flooding around Kenduskeag
Plaza in Bangor and impact the Deer Isle Causeway with minor
flooding. Minor flooding can also be expected around the
causeway in Machias. Wave runup will likely cause small rocks to
be deposited on exposed coastal roads such as Seawall Road on Mt
Desert Island and on the Schoodic Peninsula. Finally, coastal
erosion for locations such as Rogue Bluffs can be expected.

The peak surge for eastern Maine actually occurs a few hours
before the evening high tide near 1030pm. The astronomical tide
is also a foot and one half lower. However, the surge up the
Penobscot River nearly offsets that and more. Therefore, minor
flooding around Kenduskeag Plaza continues as a concern for this
time. The other big concern for the evening tide is wave runup.
For this tide, both wave height and period increase
significantly and will push well into the bays and inlets along
the coast. Splash-over with rocks may close numerous exposed
coastal roads and potentially impact the Deer Isle Causeway
again.

As the winds change direction and decrease later in the night,
surge diminishes. However, another high astronomical tide occurs
Saturday morning before 11am. That combined with long period
seas up to 18 feet means that wave runup and erosion will likely
cause issues for a third tide. Will handle this tide with a
separate headline as necessary after evaluating results from
Friday`s tides.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...High Wind Warning from 7 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday for
     MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday
     for MEZ001.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday for
     MEZ002.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Friday for
     MEZ003>006-010.
     Flood Watch from 7 AM EST Friday through Saturday morning for
     MEZ010-011-015>017-029>032.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Friday for
     MEZ011-031-032.
     Coastal Flood Warning from 9 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday
     for MEZ029-030.
MARINE...Storm Warning from 7 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday for
     ANZ050>052.

&&

$$

Near Term...Bloomer/LaFlash
Short Term...MCW
Long Term...MCW
Aviation...Bloomer/LaFlash/MCW
Marine...Bloomer/LaFlash/MCW
Hydrology...MCW
Tides/Coastal Flooding...MCW


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
802 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-231000-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0007.221223T1200Z-221224T0900Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
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,
Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland,
Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
802 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.
  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&
$$


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
328 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

MEZ003>006-010-231000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0032.221223T1200Z-221223T2100Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Blanchard, Medway, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack
Depot, Millinocket, Houlton, Hodgdon, Baxter St Park, Greenville,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Patten, Smyrna Mills, Mount
Katahdin, East Millinocket, Monson, and Sherman
328 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
  to 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, and North
  Woods Maine

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
  morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to
  trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&
$$


10:52 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Wind warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: beginning Friday evening and diminishing by Saturday morning.

Remarks: Strong southeasterly winds Friday night may cause some utility outages across parts of the Island.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Avoid wooded areas to prevent injury from falling trees or branches. Campers should move to sturdy shelters.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.


10:50 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: beginning in western Nova Scotia Friday afternoon reaching Cape Breton near midnight.

Remarks: The strong winds will end from west to east across the mainland Friday night and by Saturday morning across Cape Breton.

Similar storms in the past have resulted in utility outages.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Avoid wooded areas to prevent injury from falling trees or branches. Campers should move to sturdy shelters.

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.

 
10:49 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Total rainfall: 20 to 40 mm with higher amounts locally.

Locations: most of Nova Scotia.

Time span: beginning over western areas of the province Friday morning reaching Cape Breton by evening. Rain will end overnight on Friday across most of the mainland and by Saturday morning across Cape Breton.

Remarks: Rain, heavy at times, will fall over already saturated ground giving the risk of localized flooding in some areas. Isolated thundershowers may give higher rainfall totals as well.

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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.


9:57 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Locations: Mount Carleton and Renous Highway and Bathurst and Chaleur Region.

Time span: Friday afternoon until near midnight Saturday.

Remarks: The highest accumulations will occur over higher terrain. Snow will transition to rain, at times heavy, in the overnight period, leading to significant snowmelt and runoff likely.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

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

 
9:56 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm.

Locations: central, southern and eastern New Brunswick.

Time span: near noon Friday until Saturday morning.

Remarks: Precipitation will begin late Friday morning as rain, at times heavy, over southern New Brunswick and as snow and ice pellets over central and northern New Brunswick. Snow is expected to transition to rain over central portions of the province by Friday afternoon or evening. A band of freezing rain may set up for several hours along the St. John river valley near noon Friday before transitioning to rain by the afternoon. Rain will taper off early Saturday morning.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Significant snowmelt and runoff are likely to occur.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

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.

 
9:56 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Wind warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Powerful storm to bring a mix of rain, snow and very strong winds.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 90 km/h, except 110 along parts of the coast in the northeast.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Time span: Friday evening until early Saturday morning.

Similar storms in the past have resulted in hazardous driving conditions and utility outages.

High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.


9:56 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm.

Locations: central, southern and eastern New Brunswick.

Time span: near noon Friday until Saturday morning.

Remarks: Precipitation will begin late Friday morning as rain, at times heavy, over southern New Brunswick and as snow and ice pellets over central and northern New Brunswick. Snow is expected to transition to rain over central portions of the province by Friday afternoon or evening. A band of freezing rain may set up for several hours along the St. John river valley near noon Friday before transitioning to rain by the afternoon. Rain will taper off early Saturday morning.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Significant snowmelt and runoff are likely to occur.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Be prepared for winter conditions at higher elevations.

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.

 
9:56 PM AST Thursday 22 December 2022
Wind warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Powerful storm to bring a mix of rain, snow and very strong winds.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 90 km/h, except 110 along parts of the coast in the northeast.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Time span: Friday evening until early Saturday morning.

Similar storms in the past have resulted in hazardous driving conditions and utility outages.

High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches. Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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. 

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