Leap Year 2024 Storm

10:02 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Significant rainfall and strong winds are expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 15 to 25 mm. Locally higher amounts possible, especially along the Fundy Coast.

Maximum wind gusts: southerly 60 to 80 km/h. 

Locations: northern and easternmost sections of New Brunswick.

Time span: Wednesday morning until Thursday mid-day.

Remarks: Similar storms in the past have caused travel delays and hazardous driving conditions. Snowmelt and runoff may occur. Be sure to clear storm drains and gutters of ice and other debris. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Scattered utility outages are possible.

Temperatures are expected to quickly fall below the freezing mark shortly after the rain ends on Thursday.

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.

9:59 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southerly 70 to 80 km/h, except 100 over exposed areas. 

Locations: southernmost sections of New Brunswick. 

Time span: Wednesday night until Thursday morning.

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

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.

9:58 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Heavy rain is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Locations: central New Brunswick.

Total rainfall: 25 to 60 mm.

Time span: Wednesday morning until Thursday morning. 

Similar storms in the past have caused:

- localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas

- road shoulder erosion and washouts

- delays and interruptions to transportation networks

- scattered utility outages

Remarks: Rainfall rates of 10 mm or more per hour may occur over some locations. Significant runoff may occur as the rain combines with mild temperatures, leading to considerable snowmelt.

Temperatures are expected to quickly fall below the freezing mark shortly after the rain ends on Thursday.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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.

9:47 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Prolonged period of very heavy rainfall expected.

Locations: southernmost sections of New Brunswick.

Total rainfall: 60 to 100 mm, with locally higher amounts possible. 

Time span: Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. 

Similar storms in the past have caused:

- numerous instances of flash flooding

- washouts and closures of roads and bridges

- interruption of transportation networks

- road shoulder erosion and culvert washouts

- delays and interruptions to transportation networks

- scattered utility outages

Remarks: Rainfall rates in excess of 10 mm per hour may occur over some locations. Significant runoff may occur due to frozen ground and as the rain combines with mild temperatures, leading to considerable snowmelt.

Temperatures are expected to quickly fall below the freezing mark shortly after the rain ends on Thursday.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

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.

8:49 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Significant rainfall and strong winds are expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total possible rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Maximum wind gusts: southerly 70 to 90 km/h. Exposed coastlines could approach 100 km/h.

Locations: mainland Nova Scotia.

Time span: Wednesday evening into Thursday.

Remarks: Similar storms in the past have caused travel delays, hazardous driving conditions, road shoulder erosion and washouts. Significant snowmelt and runoff may occur. Be sure to clear storm drains and gutters of ice and other debris. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Utility outages are possible.

Temperatures are expected to quickly fall below the freezing mark on Thursday.

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.

8:47 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Locations: western Nova Scotia.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Time span: late day Wednesday until mid-day Thursday.

Similar storms in the past have caused:

- hazardous driving conditions from water pooling on roadways

- elevated water levels in creeks and streams

- localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas

Remarks: Temperatures are expected to quickly fall below the freezing mark Thursday afternoon.

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

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.

8:45 PM AST Tuesday 27 February 2024

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southerly 100 km/h.

Locations: western Nova Scotia.

Time span: Wednesday evening until Thursday morning.

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

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Avoid wooded areas to prevent injury from falling trees or branches. Campers should move to sturdy shelters.

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.

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1027 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

MEZ004>006-010-011-031-032-281130-

/O.CON.KCAR.FA.A.0001.240228T1800Z-240229T1800Z/

/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Greenville, Springfield, Blanchard,

Guilford, Lincoln, Topsfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Vanceboro,

Danforth, Milo, East Millinocket, Patten, Churchill Dam, Hodgdon,

Monson, Howland, Smyrna Mills, Medway, Millinocket, Houlton,

Mount Katahdin, Sherman, Baxter St Park, and Chamberlain Lake

1027 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH

THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt and ice jams are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North Woods,

  and Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in

  Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot

  and Southern Piscataquis. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern

  Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In North Woods Maine, Northern

  Piscataquis. In Penobscot Valley Maine, Central Penobscot.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from rain and snowmelt may result in

  flooding of creeks, streams and low lying areas. Increased flows

  from runoff and rain will break up the ice on area rivers,

  increasing the risk for ice jam flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Rainfall from 1 to 1.5 inches is expected in the Central

    Highlands over to southern Aroostook. Rain plus added

    snowmelt from the existing snowpack will increase runoff in

    these areas and likely cause creeks and streams to rise out

    of their banks.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

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

to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

000

FXUS61 KCAR 280243

AFDCAR

Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Caribou ME

943 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...

A warm front approaches from the southwest tonight then lifts

to the north Wednesday. A strong cold front crosses the region

Wednesday night. High pressure builds across the region

later Thursday into Friday. Low pressure will remain south of

the region Saturday into Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...

940 pm update...Low level moisture is racing northward with the

surge in dew points into the upper 30s this evening...and into

the 40s Wednesday. This means rapidly increasing low clouds and

fog as shown on nighttime visual satellite imagery. The strong

warm advection and low cloud cover will result in very little

temperature drop this evening and rising temps after midnight.

The development of fog this evening has resulted in an increase

to fog coverage and intensity. Have issued a Dense Fog Advisory

for the Bangor area and Downeast until later tonight.

Previous discussion...

Warm advection across the area has allowed temps to soar into record

territory. Fog bank that was rolling in from the Gulf has

transitioned into a stratus deck and is slowly eroding on the north

end as it hits dry blyr. Skies should very slowly cloud up from

south to north this evening with fog developing first along the

coast and spreading north after 00z tonight.

Sfc low sitting up over the UP of Michigan this afternoon with wmfnt

extending just to the east of James Bay with strong LLJ kicking in

in advance of low pressure. LLJ will continue to increase overnight

with perhaps a small drop-off in temps late this evening before

rising again. Low temps for Wednesday look to be right around

midnight tonight with 925-850mb winds increasing to between 40-50kts

acrs the west and 55-70kts over ern zones. Southerly winds will be

on the increase during the overnight with gusts approaching 25-35mph

by daybreak with perhaps 40mph along the higher terrain of the

coast. Significant inversion setting up due to warm advection aloft

will keep strong winds from mixing down tonight.

Rain moves from south to north in overrunning setup tonight. Light

rain sets up on the coast by 02z and becomes widespread by 06z.

Elevated instability looks to be present over southeastern Maine and

may be able to generate a lightning strike or two and have added in

isolated thunder to the Washington County coast late tonight. This

will likely exacerbate heavy rain with pw values approaching one

inch.

Temps will rise after midnight with all locations in the 40s by 12z

tomorrow. Core of the LLJ will be focused from about the Bangor

Region up toward Houlton and this will likely be the main axis of

heavy rain tomorrow. In addition to the rain, winds will also

pick up by afternoon, thus a high wind warning has been issued

for the coast with gusts to 60 mph expected and a wind advisory

has been issued for interior Downeast including the Bangor

Region. Temps may approach 50 degrees over the area tomorrow,

flirting with records again.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...

A High Wind Warning is in effect along the Downeast

coast...with a Wind Advisory across interior Downeast

areas...Wednesday night. A Flood Watch is in effect across

central areas Wednesday night into Thursday afternoon. A

strong cold front will cross the region later Wednesday evening

through the early morning hours of Thursday. A strong southerly low

level jet will cross the region in advance of the front. Wind

gusts of up to around 60 mph are expected along the Downeast

coast, up to around 50 mph across interior Downeast areas. Gusts

of 40 to 45 mph are possible across the remainder of the

region. Strong wind gusts will also occur in the vicinity of

the cold front when the inversion is broken. Rain will persist

in advance of the front. Colder air will then rapidly return in

the wake of the front allowing a transition back to snow or

snow showers. Generally expect around 1 inch up to 2 inches

of snow accumulation following the transition to snow. An upper

trof crosses the region Thursday. Across northern areas, expect

mostly cloudy skies along with a chance of snow showers early

Thursday, with a partly sunny afternoon. Across Downeast areas,

expect a partly/mostly cloudy morning with a slight chance of

snow showers then a partly sunny afternoon. High pressure builds

toward the region Thursday night with partly cloudy/mostly

clear skies north, mostly clear Downeast. High pressure crosses

the region Friday with generally partly sunny skies. High

temperatures will occur early Thursday in advance of the cold

front, then fall through the remainder of Thursday. Will also

have gusty west winds Thursday. Temperatures return to near

normal levels Friday.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...

A warm front should cross the region Friday night with partly cloudy

skies. Generally expect partly cloudy skies Saturday in advance of a

cold front which could begin to cross the region late. Current

indications are that low pressure will remain south of the

region Sunday/Monday. However, uncertainty still exists

regarding the northern extent of the precipitation shield which

could possibly reach at least Downeast areas. Based on expected

temperatures, precipitation will be in the form of mostly rain

or rain showers. Indications are that the low could drift north

toward the Gulf of Maine Tuesday, though uncertainty with

precipitation amounts still exists. Based on expected

temperatures, precipitation should remain in the form of rain

or rain showers Tuesday. Much above normal level temperatures

are expected Saturday through Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...

NEAR TERM: VFR for Aroostook terminals into this evening before

dropping to low MVFR/IFR after 02z. LIFR cigs expected during

the overnight into the day tomorrow across the north with IFR

vsbys in rain and fog.

Downeast terminals expected to drop to IFR late afternoon and

drop to LIFR after 00z tonight. IFR vsbys in rain and fog likely

to continue into tomorrow.

Surface winds increase to near 20kts with gusts between 30-40kts

over southern terminals in the morning.

LLWS at all terminals overnight at FL020 from the south

increasing from 35 to 50kts tonight.

SHORT TERM:

Wednesday night...IFR/LIFR early. VFR/MVFR late. Rain transitioning

to snow or snow showers. South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts

up to 40 knots, except up to 50 knots along the Downeast coast,

early. West winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots late.

Low level wind shear.

Thursday...VFR/MVFR with a chance of snow showers early, then

VFR. West/northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30

knots.

Thursday night through Friday...VFR. West/northwest winds 10 to 15

knots Thursday night. West/southwest winds 10 to 15 knots Friday.

Friday night through Saturday. VFR/MVFR north. VFR Downeast.

South/southwest winds around 10 knots Friday night through

Saturday.

Saturday night through Sunday...VFR. Slight chance of a rain shower

Downeast Saturday night. Variable winds 5 to 10 knots Saturday

night through Sunday.

&&

.MARINE...

NEAR TERM: Winds and seas increase overnight with seas climbing

to near 10ft Wednesday morning and toward 18ft over the outer

waters Wednesday afternoon/evening. Southerly winds increase

above gale force late tonight and approach storm force in the

afternoon. Fog will reduce visibilities over the water tonight

into the morning.

SHORT TERM: A Storm Warning is in effect for all the waters

Wednesday night. Gale conditions are then expected Thursday

through Thursday night, with small craft advisory conditions

Friday. Rain early Wednesday night, transitioning to snow late.

A chance of snow showers early Thursday. Light freezing spray

Thursday. A Freezing Spray Advisory for moderate freezing spray

could be needed Thursday night. Light freezing spray early

Friday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

A Flood Watch has been issued from Wednesday afternoon into

Thursday afternoon for the west-central highlands and central

portions of the region. An extended warm spell is expected to

impact the area through early Thursday morning until cold front

passage. 24-30 hours of temperatures + dew points above freezing

are expected tonight through late Wednesday night. Temperature

+ Dew Point thawing degree hours into Wednesday increase to

around 700-1000 across the north and into the Central Highlands

and interior Downeast. Thawing degree hours greater than 700 are

an indication of potential ice movement expected with >1000

indicating ice movement likely. In addition, rainfall is

expected to fall on top of the snow pack. Rainfall amounts of

0.50 to 1 inch across the north with 1-2+ inches across the

Central Highlands, with 1.50 to 2.50 inches Downeast. Latest

snow water equivalent analysis from NOHRSC indicates SWEs

generally 1-3 inches across interior Downeast and Central

Highlands with 2-5 inches across the North. Along the Downeast

coast SWEs are a trace or zero thanks to bare grounds.

Latest snow pack density analysis indicates density around

22-32% which will increase with warm weather. Typically greater

than 33% indicates a "ripe" snow pack which is expected in most

areas before the rain tomorrow. In addition to the rain, strong

gusty warm winds will aid in the rapid melting of the snow

pack. Significant snow pack loss is expected across the entire

area through Thursday AM. Many locations from the Moosehead

Region, Baxter Region to Houlton southward will see complete

snow pack loss. The ground frost is generally 9-15 inches across

much of the CWA so any melt will be running off with the deep

frozen grounds.

Snowpack melt + rainfall may cause significant ice decay and

rot in the rivers potentially resulting in ice movement

especially in the Piscataquis, Penobscot, Mattawamkeag and

Aroostook basins. River ice thickness is generally 8-15 inches

across the area which is significantly less compared to typical

years thanks to the above normal temperatures this winter. This

could result in ice movement earlier than typical years. Those

living along rivers prone to ice jam flooding should continue to

monitor the forecast.

Lastly, along the Downeast coast inland to the southern Central

Highlands rain will fall on frozen ground. In the absence of

snow this will likely result in significant rises of smaller

creeks and streams which could cause potential flooding. In

addition with frozen grounds expect possible urban poor drainage

flooding issues in the Greater Bangor area. Typical with these

setups there may be embedded convective elements which could

result in isolated flash flooding given the frozen grounds which

has been noted by WPC in their latest D2 ERO placing all of

Maine in "Marginal Risk" for excessive rainfall.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...

High tides Wednesday and Wednesday night will be less than the

monthly highest with Bar Harbor high tides around 10.5 ft. That

said, the timing of the high tide Wednesday night is around

1:19 AM, and the front (which will shift onshore winds to out of

the west, lessening any coastal impacts) is expected to cross

the coast sometime between midnight and 3 AM. So there is a

chance that the front will not completely clear the coast prior

to high tide, such that high tide coincides with onshore winds

gusting 50 to 60 mph and seas 8 to 11 ft. All of these factors

together could result in storm surge up to around 1 to 1.5 ft,

and this surge is most likely to occur over low-lying areas

along coastal Washington county, where the front will be last to

pass through.

Flooding impacts to the coast will be highly dependent on the

timing of the front, and a shift by an hour or two could lead to

little to no coastal flood threat, or a widening of the impact

area to include the entire Downeast coast in our forecast area.

&&

.CLIMATE...

Record or near record max minimum temperature are possible

Wednesday, February 28.

Caribou: 35 set in 2000. Forecast low is 37.

Bangor: 36 set in 2000. Forecast low is 40.

Millinocket: 40 set in 1903. Forecast low is 39.

Houlton: 35 degrees set in 2000. Forecast low is 40.

------

Record or near record high temperatures are possible on

Wednesday. Here are the records for Wednesday, February 28.

Caribou: 45 set in 2000. Forecast high is 48.

Bangor: 51 set in 2017. Forecast high is 50.

Millinocket: 55 set in 1903. Forecast high is 49.

Houlton: 49 degrees set in 2000. Forecast high is 50.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

ME...Flood Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday

     afternoon for MEZ004>006-010-011-031-032.

     Dense Fog Advisory until 4 AM EST Wednesday for MEZ015>017-029-

     030.

     Wind Advisory from 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday for

     MEZ015>017.

     High Wind Warning from 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday for

     MEZ029-030.

MARINE...Storm Warning from 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday for

     ANZ050>052.

&&

$$

Near Term...Buster/MCW

Short Term...Norcross

Long Term...Norcross

Aviation...Buster/MCW/Norcross

Marine...Buster/MCW/Norcross

Hydrology...

Tides/Coastal Flooding...

Climate...

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

929 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

MEZ015>017-281030-

/O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0001.240228T0229Z-240228T0900Z/

/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.240228T1800Z-240229T0900Z/

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

929 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM

EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one

  mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35

  mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

  For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST

  Thursday.

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

  powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result.

  Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of

distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

929 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

MEZ029-030-281030-

/O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0001.240228T0229Z-240228T0900Z/

/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.240228T1800Z-240229T0900Z/

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

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

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

929 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO

4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one

  mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30

  to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

  For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST

  Thursday.

* 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. Hazardous

  driving conditions due to low visibility.

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.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of

distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

927 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

MEZ004>006-010-011-031-032-290230-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

927 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY

AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far

Eastern Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

Gusty south winds and thawing temperatures are likely Wednesday into

Wednesday night, followed by a flash freeze and light accumulating

snowfall early Thursday morning which could make travel hazardous

for

the Thursday morning commute. Strong gusty winds are possible during

the day on Thursday, and blowing snow is possible across open fields

which may limit visibility Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

707 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

MEZ007>009-012-013-033-NHZ001>013-015-281215-

/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0005.240229T0100Z-240229T2000Z/

Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern

Oxford-Southern Franklin-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern

Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern

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

Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Western And

Central Hillsborough-

Including the cities of Roxbury, Littleton, Dummer, Thornton,

Wilton, Plymouth, Woodstock, Long Pond, Goshen, Claremont, Milan,

Lancaster, Wakefield, Sullivan, Newry, Andover, Dover, Seboomook,

Charlestown, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Albany, Bridgewater,

Amherst, Chester, Rangeley, Errol, Naples, Wilsons Mills, Berlin,

Mont Vernon, Wolfeboro, Dunbarton, Ossipee, Loudon, Bethlehem,

North Conway, Surry, Croydon, Bridgton, Holderness, Chatham,

Laconia, Milton, Derry, Sharon, Plaistow, Boscawen, Lyme, Rumney,

Upton, Byron, York Pond, Brookfield, Coburn Gore, Somersworth,

Durham, Ellsworth, New Vineyard, Jay, Nashua, Concord, Pelham,

Manchester, Hanover, Oxford, Kingfield, Atkinson, Lebanon, New

Portland, Crawford Notch, Lempster, Gilford, Middle Dam,

Grantham, Phillips, Marlow, Newport, Unity, Rochester, Jaffrey,

Weare, Rumford, Keene, New Sharon, Oquossoc, Lincoln, Ashland,

Meredith, Milford, Temple, Fryeburg, Moosehead, Cornish, Newton,

Peterborough, Harrison, Colebrook, Rollinsford, Bethel,

Waterville Valley, Brassua, Avon, Jackman, Pittston Farm,

Bingham, Hollis, Farmington, Davis, Hooksett, Barrington, Locke

Mills, Conway, Goffstown, Salem, Bryant Pond, Jackson, Madbury,

Exeter, Chesterville, Gilsum, Canterbury, Hampstead, Millsfield,

South Arm, Norway, and Sugar Hill

707 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM EST

THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central and western Maine and central,

  northern, and southern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 3 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Legro

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

431 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

ANZ050>052-281000-

/O.UPG.KCAR.SR.A.0003.240228T1100Z-240229T1200Z/

/O.NEW.KCAR.SR.W.0002.240228T1800Z-240229T0900Z/

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-

431 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST

THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas

  15 to 20 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 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which

  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$