Early April Storm Update One

10:18 PM ADT Thursday 11 April 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southerly 90 km/h. 

Locations: Grand Manan.

Time span: intensifying Friday morning, diminishing Friday evening.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage.

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.

10:17 PM ADT Thursday 11 April 2024

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Locations: Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia.

Total rainfall: 40 to 60 mm. Highest amounts forecast over Eastern Shore near 75 mm.

Time span: beginning Friday morning and continuing Friday night. 

Remarks: Embedded thundershowers may contribute to locally heavy downpours. Gusty winds of near 80 km/h will accompany the rain. Conditions will improve late in the day on Saturday from west to east.

This warning may be expanded to include areas in Cape Breton as the event draws nearer.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

307 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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/O.EXA.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.240412T1200Z-240413T0000Z/

Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

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

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

Wesley, and Princeton

307 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph

  expected.

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

  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and

  powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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