Winter Storm Sage Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1034 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Patten, Medway, Vanceboro, Danforth,

Howland, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Blanchard, Milo, Sherman, Monson,

Millinocket, East Millinocket, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft,

Houlton, Topsfield, Guilford, Hodgdon, and Greenville

1034 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS

AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Patchy blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, and Penobscot

  Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

  will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

  Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause

primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited

visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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

newengland511.org.

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10:53 AM ADT Tuesday 14 March 2023

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm expected.

Locations: eastern and central New Brunswick.

Time span: this afternoon into Wednesday.

Remarks: Snow is forecast to develop in the south this afternoon and spread northward by this evening. Periods of snow will persist over many areas on Wednesday but will vary in intensity and accumulations. Visibilities may be reduced in blowing snow on Wednesday morning along the Acadian shores. Snow may become mixed with rain in the southeast Wednesday morning.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

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.

10:45 AM ADT Tuesday 14 March 2023

Wind warning in effect for:

Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: northeasterly 70 km/h, except 90 km/h over Grand Manan Island.

Locations: Grand Manan.

Time span: this afternoon until this evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, 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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:44 AM ADT Tuesday 14 March 2023

Wind warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: easterly 70 km/h, except 90 km/h along the coast.

Locations: Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.

Time span: near noon today until early this evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, 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.