Monday, April 18, 2022

Post-Easter Storm




























URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
910 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

MEZ007-008-NHZ001>003-190915-
/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.220419T0800Z-220419T1600Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, Middle
Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, Rangeley,
Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin,
Dummer, Milan, York Pond, Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton,
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, and Woodstock
910 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton and
  Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Northern Franklin and Northern
  Oxford Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to Noon EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will be strongest immediately
  northwest of the White Mountains, Mahoosucs, and Rangeley-Stratton
  Range.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&
$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
906 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

MEZ023>028-190915-
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0006.220419T1600Z-220419T2000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-
906 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding, splash-over, and beach erosion
  due to high astronomical tides, storm surge, and building
  nearshore waves.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln,
  Knox and Coastal York Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 4 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/01 AM    11.4        1.7        0.3       2-4      None
 19/02 PM    11.2        1.5        1.3      10-11    Minor
 20/02 AM    11.2        1.5        0.2       6-7      None
 20/03 PM     9.0       -0.7       -0.6       5-7      None
 21/03 AM    10.2        0.5       -0.6        4       None

Boothbay Harbor ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.3 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/01 AM    11.1        1.4        0.3       2-3      None
 19/01 PM    11.1        1.4        1.8      10-12    Minor
 20/02 AM    11.1        1.4        0.4        7       None
 20/03 PM     8.8       -0.9       -0.5       3-4      None
 21/03 AM     9.9        0.2       -0.5        2       None

&&
$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
901 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

MEZ029-030-191100-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.220419T1000Z-220419T1900Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
901 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&
$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
410 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

MEZ001>006-010-192015-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
410 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far
Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Rain and snow will fall across the region Tuesday. Briefly heavy
snowfall rates are possible Tuesday morning with poor visibility and
slick travel. The highest snowfall totals are expected across the
higher elevations with 1 to 3 inches of snow possible at elevations
above 1000 feet. Amounts are expected to mostly be 1 inch or less at
the lower elevations.

Larger rivers will likely see rises mid to late week due to a
combination of snow melt and rain. At this time, flooding is not
expected, but some rivers could approach bankfull.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

9:52 PM ADT Monday 18 April 2022
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Significant rain and wind is expected.

Total rainfall: 20 to 40 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 80 km/h.

Locations: southern half of New Brunswick

Time span: Tuesday through Tuesday night.

Remarks: Rain at times heavy and wind will develop Tuesday morning and ease overnight Tuesday night.

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.

9:51 PM ADT Monday 18 April 2022
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Significant rain and wind expected on Tuesday.

Total rainfall: 30 to 40 mm, locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: 80 to 90 km/h.

Locations: mainland Nova Scotia

Time span: Tuesday and Tuesday night, ending by Wednesday morning.

Remarks: Rain and strong southeast winds will spread from west to east across the province on Tuesday.

There will also be large waves and pounding surf along the Atlantic Coast Tuesday night accompanying the strong southeasterly winds.

The public is advised that rainfall warnings may be required in future forecast issues. Wind warnings are currently in effect for southwestern regions.

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.

9:50 PM ADT Monday 18 April 2022
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Saint John and County
Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm.

Locations: southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning Tuesday morning and ending later Tuesday evening.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

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.

9:49 PM ADT Monday 18 April 2022
Wind warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 90 km/h.

Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia.

Time span: Tuesday morning until later Tuesday afternoon.

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