Winter Storm Finn

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1024 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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/O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T2100Z/

Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,

Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,

Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

1024 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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

THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70

  mph possible. The highest gusts will be along the Downeast

  coast.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central

  Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday 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

11:22 PM AST Monday 8 January 2024

Significant storm for Wednesday.

Maximum wind gusts: up to 90 km/h.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Remarks: A developing storm will affect the Maritime Provinces on Wednesday. Snow will develop Wednesday morning then to rain late in the day. Up to 10 cm of accumulation are possible before the changeover.

Additional information will be provided early Tuesday morning.

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.

11:20 PM AST Monday 8 January 2024

Significant storm for Wednesday.

Maximum wind gusts: up to 100 km/h (especially over exposed areas).

Snowfall amounts: generally 5 to 10 cm before the changeover to rain, possibly 15 or more over the Cape Breton Highlands.

Rainfall amounts: up to 30 mm possible along the Atlantic coast.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: Wednesday.

Remarks: A developing storm will affect the Maritime Provinces on Wednesday. Snow will change to rain from west to east during the day. The highest rainfall amounts are expected along the Atlantic coast of the province.

Elevated water levels will also be possible near high tide along the Atlantic coast Thursday morning.

Additional information will be provided early Tuesday morning.

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 Monday 8 January 2024

Significant storm for Wednesday.

Maximum wind gusts: possibly up to 90 km/h for areas near the Fundy Coast, as well as the Bay of Chaleur.

Snowfall amounts: ranging from 10 to 15 cm across the south, possibly up to 25 for central and northern regions of the province.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Time span: Wednesday.

Remarks: A developing storm will affect the Maritime Provinces on Wednesday. Snow will spread rapidly northeastward across the province early Wednesday morning, changing to rain near noon along the Fundy Coast and elsewhere in the afternoon or evening before the precipitation ends.

Elevated water levels are possible near high tide along the Bay of Chaleur coastline on Wednesday.

Additional information will be provided early Tuesday morning.

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.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

337 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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/O.CON.KCAR.WS.A.0001.240110T0700Z-240110T1800Z/

Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Vanceboro, East Millinocket, Medway,

Sherman, Lincoln, Mars Hill, Howland, Danforth, Ashland,

Topsfield, Springfield, Houlton, Hodgdon, Millinocket, Presque

Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Patten, and Smyrna Mills

337 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT

THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

  sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and a light glaze of

  ice possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

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

  and Penobscot Valley Maine

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow

  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds and

  snow loading could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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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MStrauser

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Gray ME

316 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-

Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Merrimack-

Belknap-Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-

Coastal Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough-

Including the cities of Bowdoinham, North Windham, Pelham, Weare,

Manchester, Portland, Rochester, Dunbarton, Gorham, Wiscasset,

Greene, Madbury, Newton, Plaistow, Boscawen, Old Orchard Beach,

Minot, Cape Elizabeth, Bowdoin, Sidney, Exeter, Berwick, Rye,

Alna, Loudon, Hampstead, Saco, Concord, Livermore Falls,

Rollinsford, Lewiston, Augusta, Nashua, Atkinson, Turner,

Chester, Wales, Buxton, Milford, Newcastle, China, Dresden,

Goffstown, Gray, Bristol, Salem, Durham, Hampton, Kittery, South

Portland, Limington, Boothbay Harbor, Sabattus, Gilford,

Canterbury, Hooksett, Barrington, Phippsburg, Sanford, Yarmouth,

Brunswick, Somersworth, North Hampton, Waldoboro, Bath, Seabrook,

Westbrook, Laconia, Lebanon, Greenland, Bremen, Palermo,

Peterborough, Whitefield, Portsmouth, Hampton Falls, Arrowsic,

Damariscotta, Auburn, Topsham, Derry, Windsor, Alfred, Sharon,

Dover, Hollis, Goodwins Mills, Amherst, Mont Vernon, New

Gloucester, Waterville, Biddeford, Vassalboro, and Meredith

316 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snow melt is

  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas,

  Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Coastal Cumberland,

  Coastal York, Interior York, Kennebec, Lincoln and Sagadahoc and

  New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Coastal

  Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack,

  Strafford and Western And Central Hillsborough.

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

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

  Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with snow and other

  debris. Small stream flooding will also be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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Tubbs

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Gray ME

312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

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Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-

Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-

312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor to localized moderate coastal flooding possible.

  Inundation depths up to one foot deep. Large, battering waves

  may lead to beach erosion and splash-over.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc,

  Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire,

  Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property

  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure

  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

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.

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH

MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 08/09 PM     7.1       -1.7        0.0       5-6      None

 09/09 AM     8.4       -0.4       -0.2       3-4      None

 09/10 PM     8.0       -0.8        0.7       3-7      None

 10/10 AM    10.7        1.9        1.7      13-14     None

 10/11 PM     7.8       -1.0        0.2        8       None

 11/11 AM     9.2        0.4       -0.2        6       None

Hampton Harbor NH

MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 08/09 PM     7.3       -2.2        0.0        5       None

 09/09 AM     8.8       -0.7       -0.2        1       None

 09/10 PM     8.4       -1.1        0.8        1       None

 10/10 AM    11.0        1.5        1.6        1      Minor

 10/11 PM     8.1       -1.4        0.2        7       None

 11/11 AM     9.6        0.1       -0.2        5       None

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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 08/09 PM     8.0       -1.7        0.0       4-5      None

 09/09 AM     9.6       -0.1       -0.2        1       None

 09/10 PM     9.0       -0.7        0.6        1       None

 10/09 AM    12.6        2.9        2.5        1      Minor

 10/10 PM     8.9       -0.8        0.1        9       None

 11/10 AM    10.4        0.7       -0.4       7-9      None

Bath ME

MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 08/09 PM     6.1       -3.6        0.2        0       None

 09/10 AM     7.5       -2.2       -0.2        0       None

 09/11 PM     6.8       -2.9        0.7        0       None

 10/10 AM    10.9        1.2        3.0        0       None

 10/11 PM     6.7       -3.0        0.2        1       None

 11/11 AM     8.0       -1.7       -0.4        1       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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 08/09 PM     7.8       -1.9        0.0       1-2      None

 09/09 AM     9.4       -0.3       -0.2        1       None

 09/10 PM     8.6       -1.1        0.6       1-3      None

 10/10 AM    12.6        2.9        2.6       6-9      None

 10/10 PM     8.7       -1.0        0.2        6       None

 11/10 AM    10.1        0.4       -0.4       5-6      None

&&

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