Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Winter Storm Tormund Update One













































Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
1056 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

MEZ023-024-NHZ014-041100-
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.W.0004.240404T1000Z-240404T1400Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
1056 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor to moderate flooding is likely during the
  Thursday morning high tide due to storm surge and large
  battering waves.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland
  Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* TIDAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying
  property including homes, businesses, and some critical
  infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion a
  likely to occur.

* WAVE IMPACTS... Large battering waves of 15 to 20ft will lead
  to splashover, debris thrown onto shoreline roads, and
  possible damage to unprotected infrastructure damaged in
  previous storms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/08 PM     8.9        0.1        1.8       5-8      None
 04/09 AM    11.3        2.5        3.3      12-15     None
 04/09 PM     9.8        1.0        2.2      12-14     None
 05/09 AM    10.4        1.6        1.6       7-8      None
 05/10 PM     9.6        0.8        1.3       4-5      None
 06/10 AM    10.5        1.7        1.3        4       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/07 PM     9.2       -0.3        1.9       4-6      None
 04/07 AM    11.7        2.2        3.3      9-13     Minor
 04/09 PM    10.2        0.7        2.4      11-12     None
 05/09 AM    10.7        1.2        1.7       6-8      None
 05/09 PM    10.1        0.6        1.6       4-5      None
 06/10 AM    10.8        1.3        1.4        4       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/07 PM     9.4       -0.3        1.3       4-5      None
 04/07 AM    12.1        2.4        2.7      7-10     Minor
 04/08 PM    10.5        0.8        1.9      10-11     None
 05/09 AM    11.2        1.5        1.3       6-7      None
 05/09 PM    10.5        0.8        1.1        4       None
 06/10 AM    11.0        1.3        0.7        3       None

&&
$$


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
818 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

MEZ003>006-040930-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0005.240404T0500Z-240405T1500Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Patten, Baker Lake, Smyrna Mills,
Churchill Dam, Baxter St Park, East Millinocket, Medway, Hodgdon,
Mount Katahdin, Chamberlain Lake, Millinocket, Houlton, Sherman,
and Billy-Jack Depot
818 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 11
AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
  14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northern
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong
  winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

&&
$$

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