Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Winter Storm Kassandra Update One



































URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1234 PM EST Wed Jan 25 2023

MEZ029-030-260145-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.230126T1000Z-230126T1800Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
1234 PM EST Wed Jan 25 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Sinko


10:42 AM AST Wednesday 25 January 2023
Wind warning in effect for:

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

Very strong southerly winds are expected on Thursday.

Maximum wind gusts: southerly 90 to 100 km/h.

Location: Prince Edward Island

Time span: Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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.


10:42 AM AST Wednesday 25 January 2023
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm.

Locations: southwestern New Brunswick and areas along the Fundy coast.

Time span: overnight tonight until Thursday evening.

Remarks: Snow beginning tonight will change to rain, at times heavy, Thursday morning. The rain is expected to taper to scattered showers Thursday evening before ending.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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.


10:40 AM AST Wednesday 25 January 2023
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm, possibly up to 70 mm for Halifax and southwest.

Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia

Time span: Starting in the southwest early Thursday morning and reaching eastern mainland Nova Scotia by noon. Rain at times heavy will taper to showers Thursday evening.

Remarks: A brief period of snow is forecast over northern areas before changing to rain at times heavy.

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

 
10:39 AM AST Wednesday 25 January 2023
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Very strong southerly winds are expected on Thursday.

Maximum wind gusts: southerly 90 to 100 km/h.

Locations: Nova Scotia

Time span: Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.

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.


10:39 AM AST Wednesday 25 January 2023
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County
Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected.

Locations: central and northern New Brunswick.

Time span: overnight tonight until late in the day Thursday.

Remarks: Snow at times heavy will change to rain over all but extreme northwestern parts of the province Thursday afternoon before tapering to scattered showers and flurries later in the afternoon or in the evening.

Visibility may be significantly reduced at times in heavy snow and/or blowing snow before the change over to rain on Thursday, particularly in northeastern New Brunswick.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult.

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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