Winter Storm Gerri

9:18 PM AST Friday 12 January 2024

Snow and strong winds for Saturday.

Snowfall amounts: possibly up to 15 cm, especially over higher terrain.

Maximum wind gusts: easterly, possibly up to 90 km/h along the Bay of Chaleur.

Time span: Saturday and Saturday night.

Remarks: Snow will develop Saturday morning over western regions, reaching eastern New Brunswick by early afternoon. The snow will transition through ice pellets then to rain for some later in the day.

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.

9:16 PM AST Friday 12 January 2024

Storm this weekend.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly, possibly up to 90 km/h.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Saturday evening.

Remarks: Snow will develop across the Island Saturday afternoon then change to rain later in the day. Only up to 2 cm of snow and 10 mm or rain are expected.

A wind warning may be required as the system draws nearer.

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.

9:07 PM AST Friday 12 January 2024

High Storm Surge levels and large waves are expected to impact the coast.

People near the coast should monitor for worsening conditions and be prepared to move to a safer location at a moment's notice.

Impacts from storm surge are expected, including coastal flooding, beach erosion, minor infrastructure damage, spread of coastal debris, and localized coastal road washouts.

Locations: western Bay of Fundy, especially south-facing coastlines.

Maximum Water Levels: exceeding high astronomical tide, with water inundating vulnerable sections of coastline.

Maximum wave heights: 3 to 5 metres, breaking upon approach to shore.

Time span: Near noon until early evening Saturday. Worst near high tide.

High Tide: Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

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.

9:05 PM AST Friday 12 January 2024

Storm this weekend.

Maximum wind gusts: southeasterly, possibly up to 90 km/h. A wind warning has already been issued for some western counties. This warning may be extended as the system draws nearer tonight.

Rainfall amounts: possibly up to 25 mm along the Atlantic coast.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: Saturday and Saturday night.

Remarks: Precipitation will develop over western Nova Scotia in the morning and spread eastward to reach Cape Breton by Saturday evening. There will be a risk of freezing rain over some northern parts of the province,

The emergence of this disturbance will coincide with high astronomical tide to produce elevated water levels. Large waves and pounding surf will impact the Atlantic coast near high tide late in the day Saturday. These large waves can cause coastal erosion in vulnerable areas, and may flood some coastal roadways.

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.

9:02 PM AST Friday 12 January 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

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

Locations: Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, and Queens counties.

Time span: beginning Saturday afternoon, diminishing in the evening.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Utility outages 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.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

404 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

MEZ005-006-010-011-031-032-130915-

Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

404 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST

SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far

Eastern 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 Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Temperatures will rapidly fall below freezing Sunday morning which

may cause refreeze of snow melt and standing water causing slick

travel.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

326 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

MEZ029-030-131000-

/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.240113T1200Z-240114T0000Z/

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

326 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST

SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph

  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

  Widespread power outages are expected. 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. Use caution if you must drive.

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Bloomer

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Caribou ME

321 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

MEZ029-030-131000-

/O.CON.KCAR.CF.W.0003.240113T1400Z-240113T2100Z/

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

321 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM EST

SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding likely with areas of major

  coastal flooding possible. Two to four feet of inundation

  above ground level likely in low lying areas near shorelines.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Significant to major inundation will affect

  locations such as Deer Isle Causeway, Oak Point Causeway on

  Deer Isle, Machias, Stonington, Winter Harbor, Bangor, Brewer,

  Milbridge, Swans Island, South Lubec and Eastport along with

  other coastal locations prone to flooding. Coastal flood

  waters may compromise roadways along the Downeast coast

  potentially cutting off residences and impacting travel. Large

  breaking waves will cause overtopping of exposed coastal

  roadways, allowing large rocks to cause damage to vehicles.

  Areas of concern include but not limited to, Schoodic Point

  and Seawall Road. Significant beach erosion from the previous

  storm will make erosion prone areas more susceptible to

  increased erosion. Extensive beach erosion is expected at

  locations such as Roque Bluffs. Major erosion and damage to

  dune structures is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide for Downeast is around 1145 AM.

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.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

318 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

MEZ005-006-010-011-031-032-131015-

/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0003.240113T0900Z-240113T2100Z/

Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Medway, Springfield, Blanchard,

Dover-Foxcroft, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Sherman, East Millinocket,

Monson, Milo, Patten, Hodgdon, Vanceboro, Houlton, Topsfield,

Greenville, Guilford, Danforth, Millinocket, and Howland

318 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST

SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations

  between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

  Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could

  cause damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow Saturday morning may make

  travel difficult in open terrain.

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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