Winter Storm Kassandra

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

849 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Clayton Lake, Churchill Dam, Hodgdon,

Fort Kent, Patten, Sherman, Ashland, Greenville, Allagash,

Millinocket, Chamberlain Lake, East Millinocket, Caribou,

Billy-Jack Depot, Houlton, Van Buren, Baxter St Park, Baker Lake,

Medway, Monson, Frenchville, Smyrna Mills, Mars Hill, Blanchard,

Mount Katahdin, Madawaska, and Presque Isle

849 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1

AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Mixed precipitation possible in southeastern

  areas of the warning. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15

  inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch and ice

  accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high

  as 35 mph.

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

  and North Woods Maine

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below one quarter mile due to

  falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and

  will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

  Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous

  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and

ice will make travel extremely dangerous.

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

newengland511.org.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

849 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Ellsworth,

Machias, Eastport, Orland, Cherryfield, Perry, and Castine

849 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING

THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow

  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations around

  one tenth of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Thursday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow,

sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to

monitor the latest forecasts.

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Norcross

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

836 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

836 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

  possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power

  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be

  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this

situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe

location prior to the onset of winds.

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Norcross

10:18 PM AST Tuesday 24 January 2023

Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain at times heavy and strong southerly winds are expected later this week.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm, with possibly higher amounts along the Atlantic coast.

Peak wind gusts: 70 km/h except 90 km/h along parts of the coast.

Locations: Nova Scotia

Time span: Thursday morning until Thursday night.

Remarks: Rain at times heavy and strong southerly winds are expected to begin over southwestern Nova Scotia early Thursday morning then spread eastward through the day. Precipitation may begin as snow over parts of Nova Scotia before changing to rain later in the morning. Rain and winds will ease over southwestern areas of the province Thursday afternoon and over eastern areas Thursday evening.

In addition, higher than normal water levels and large waves are expected along south-facing coastlines of the Atlantic coast. Yarmouth and Shelburne counties are most at risk, occurring near high tide at 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Minor coastal flooding, damage to vulnerable coastal infrastructure and beach erosion are possible.

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.

10:06 PM AST Tuesday 24 January 2023

Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Snow Wednesday night. Rain and strong winds Thursday.

Locations: southern New Brunswick.

Remarks for southern New Brunswick: An intense low pressure system will approach from the Great Lakes mid-week. Snow is forecast Wednesday night, and precipitation will change over to rain during the day on Thursday.

Near the Bay of Fundy, significant rainfall is likely with amounts of 30 to 50 mm.

Please continue to monitor future forecasts as additional watches and warnings may be required.

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.

10:03 PM AST Tuesday 24 January 2023

Winter storm watch in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County

Winter storm conditions possible Wednesday night and Thursday.

Total snowfall: possibly 30 cm.

Locations: northern and central New Brunswick.

Time span: overnight Wednesday night and Thursday.

Remarks: Blowing and drifting snow is a likely hazard with this weather event. Warnings will be issued as this event draws nearer and storm totals can be better determined by numerical guidance.

Travel in areas of northern New Brunswick especially on remote highways will become hazardous, especially on Thursday.

Winter storm watches are issued when hazardous winter conditions are expected within the next 36 hours including heavy snow, blowing snow, freezing rain, and strong winds.

Avoid travel if possible. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca.

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.