Winter Storm Finn Update One

3:45 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly 90 to 100 km/h.

Location: eastern and southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning along the Fundy coast Wednesday morning, reaching eastern New Brunswick by afternoon.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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.

3:44 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly near 90 km/h.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Wednesday afternoon and early evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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 PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

3:42 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm.

Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 70 km/h, 90 km/h along coastal regions.

Locations: northern New Brunswick.

Time span: Wednesday.

Remarks: Snow, at times heavy, will begin early Wednesday morning over western New Brunswick and quickly spread east. Strong southeasterly winds will accompany the snow, leading to reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Snow will transition to rain over central and parts of northern New Brunswick Wednesday afternoon. A brief period of freezing rain or ice pellets is possible during this transition.

Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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.

3:39 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 20 to 40 mm.

Location: most of Nova Scotia.

Time span: Wednesday.

Remarks: Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and mild temperatures will lead to significant to near total melting of the existing snow pack. The combination of run-off and rainfall will increase the risk of localized flooding in poor drainage areas.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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.

3:37 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly 90 to 100 km/h. Possibly higher along exposed coastal areas.

Location: most of Nova Scotia.

Time span: spreading from west to east beginning Wednesday morning in the southwest and reaching Cape Breton Island by Wednesday afternoon. 

Remarks: Areas with saturated ground are at increased risk for uprooting of trees, especially in areas already impacted by recent major wind storms.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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.

3:37 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly 90 to 100 km/h. Possibly higher along exposed coastal areas.

Location: most of Nova Scotia.

Time span: spreading from west to east beginning Wednesday morning in the southwest and reaching Cape Breton Island by Wednesday afternoon. 

Remarks: Areas with saturated ground are at increased risk for uprooting of trees, especially in areas already impacted by recent major wind storms.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches.

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.

3:38 PM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.

Total snowfall: 10 to 20 cm.

Locations: southern New Brunswick.

Time span: Wednesday morning until Wednesday afternoon.

Remarks: Snow, at times heavy, will begin early Wednesday morning over western New Brunswick and quickly move east. Snow will then transition to rain by early Wednesday afternoon. A brief period of freezing rain or ice pellets are possible during this transition.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.

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.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

326 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Medway, Lincoln, Mars Hill, Ashland,

Danforth, Presque Isle, Houlton, East Millinocket, Springfield,

Patten, Howland, Vanceboro, Topsfield, Van Buren, Hodgdon,

Sherman, Caribou, Millinocket, and Smyrna Mills

326 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 1 PM EST

WEDNESDAY...

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

  sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high

  as 55 mph.

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

  and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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

  could cause extensive 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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

315 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

MEZ015>017-029-030-100930-

/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/

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

315 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST

WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70

  mph expected. The strongest winds will be along the coast.

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

  Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.

  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will

  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around

trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of

your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if

you must drive.

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MS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

332 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

MEZ018-019-NHZ001-003-005-007>012-015-100845-

/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1200Z/

Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Northern Coos-Northern

Grafton-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-

Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Western And Central Hillsborough-

Including the cities of Sullivan, Weare, Lyme, Lebanon, Loudon,

Bethlehem, Ashland, Manchester, Sugar Hill, Dunbarton, Pelham,

Thornton, Concord, Goshen, Claremont, North Windham, Errol,

Gilford, Limington, Ellsworth, Rollinsford, Holderness, Lempster,

Goodwins Mills, Croydon, Laconia, Meredith, Sharon, Barrington,

Sanford, Grantham, Lincoln, Jaffrey, Durham, Rumney, Somersworth,

Hollis, Unity, Rochester, Marlow, Peterborough, Plymouth, Dover,

Gorham, Madbury, Keene, Alfred, Canterbury, Mont Vernon, Gray,

Berwick, Gilsum, Colebrook, Waterville Valley, Hooksett, Buxton,

Millsfield, Woodstock, Newport, Littleton, Cornish, Charlestown,

Boscawen, Surry, Nashua, New Gloucester, Milford, Amherst, and

Goffstown

332 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST

WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2

  to 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds

  gusting as high as 45 mph after the snow has fallen.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and

  southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring

  periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow

  accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Impacts

  to the evening commute are likely. Snow will change over to rain

  causing a period of slushy roads that will lead to extremely slick

  conditions. Plan on delaying travel to allow time for road

  conditions to improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

300 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

ANZ050>052-100930-

/O.CON.KCAR.HF.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/

Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-

Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out

25 NM-

Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-

300 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO

1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 50 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and

  seas 16 to 21 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME

  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to

  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from

  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

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

* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas

  which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely

  reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for extreme conditions.

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MS

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Gray ME

231 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

.Heavy rain will almost completely melt out the snowpack in the

watch area. This will combine with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall to

produce flash flooding of small streams and poor drainage in urban

areas. The deeper snowpack from the foothills northward is expected

to hold, reducing the flood risk in those areas.

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/O.CON.KGYX.FA.A.0001.240110T0300Z-240110T2100Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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 Saco, Greene, Goodwins Mills, Wales,

Gray, Mont Vernon, Portland, Waterville, Goffstown, Topsham,

Somersworth, Plaistow, Alfred, Rochester, Chester, Peterborough,

Bowdoin, Seabrook, Barrington, Hollis, Rye, Brunswick, Hampton,

South Portland, Bowdoinham, Palermo, Atkinson, Kittery, Concord,

Derry, Lewiston, Portsmouth, Meredith, Dover, Milford, Old

Orchard Beach, Buxton, Arrowsic, Madbury, Sabattus, Greenland,

Augusta, Alna, Damariscotta, New Gloucester, Limington,

Westbrook, Gilford, Phippsburg, Gorham, Cape Elizabeth, Loudon,

Newcastle, Lebanon, Nashua, Newton, Hampstead, Bristol, Sanford,

Livermore Falls, China, Whitefield, Waldoboro, North Hampton,

Exeter, Dresden, Yarmouth, North Windham, Hampton Falls,

Dunbarton, Auburn, Amherst, Salem, Wiscasset, Hooksett,

Manchester, Pelham, Bremen, Canterbury, Vassalboro, Minot,

Sidney, Rollinsford, Sharon, Windsor, Weare, Biddeford, Durham,

Boscawen, Laconia, Berwick, Turner, Boothbay Harbor, and Bath

231 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

  continue to be 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 10 PM EST this evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding is likely to occur in poor drainage and urban

  areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with snow and

  other debris. Rapid rises along small streams will also be

  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Heavy rainfall along with warm temperatures will cause

    melting of the snowpack south of the foothills. The runoff

    will be rapid due to the frozen ground conditions, supporting

    the potential for flash flooding in urban areas as well as

    small stream crossings. Travel across the watch area will be

    impacted as numerous roads are likely to flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living or commuting in areas prone to flooding

should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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SJ

10:53 AM AST Tuesday 9 January 2024

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm.

Location: most of the Fundy coast.

Time span: Wednesday, ending late Wednesday evening.

Remarks: Precipitation will begin as snow on Wednesday morning before transitioning to rain, at times heavy, by Wednesday afternoon.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1029 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

MEZ015>017-101530-

Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

1029 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST

WEDNESDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Interior DownEast Maine and

Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the

Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the

Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

   High Wind Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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