Second Early March Winter Storm

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1025 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,

Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, and Ashland

1025 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

...Slush on Roads...

Intermittent wet snow is will cause a layer of slush on the roads

across far Northern Maine overnight. Travelers are advised to be

extra cautious while driving.

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VJN

9:25 PM ADT Sunday 10 March 2024

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Locations: the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia from Queens County to Cape Breton County.

Time span: continuing over eastern parts of the mainland reaching Cape Breton County near midnight. Rain ending from west to east tonight through Monday afternoon.

Remarks: The rain will be accompanied by southeasterly winds gusting up to 80 km/h.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Be prepared for possible winter conditions at higher elevations.

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.

9:51 PM ADT Sunday 10 March 2024

Snowfall with total amounts near 25 cm is expected.

Locations: central and northwestern New Brunswick.

Time span: continuing tonight, tapering to flurries on Monday.

Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult.

Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.

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.

7:43 PM ADT Sunday 10 March 2024

Higher than normal water levels with large waves are expected near the coast.

Locations: Bay of Chaleur area to Bouctouche.

Maximum wave heights: 3 to 4 metres, breaking upon approach to shore.

Time span: late Monday afternoon until Monday evening.

High tide: 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday.

Remarks: Large waves and pounding surf will produce higher than normal water levels along the coast, especially near high tide. These large waves can cause coastal erosion in vulnerable areas, as well as damage to infrastructure along the shoreline, especially at locations that have been prone to impacts during similar events in the past.

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.

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Gray ME

825 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

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/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.Y.0008.240311T0300Z-240311T0600Z/

Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-

825 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Water levels rising to near flood stage and residual wave

  action will likely lead to some minor coastal flooding and

  splashover around high tide tonight.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland

  Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only

  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be

closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of

unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone

property.

&&

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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 11/12 AM    10.7        1.9        1.3        8       None

 11/01 PM    10.5        1.7        0.6       5-6      None

 12/01 AM     9.9        1.1        0.1        4       None

 12/02 PM    10.5        1.7        0.8       2-3      None

 13/02 AM    10.7        1.9        0.8        2       None

 13/02 PM    10.4        1.6        1.1        1       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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 11/12 AM    11.2        1.7        1.4        2      Minor

 11/01 PM    11.0        1.5        0.7        2      Minor

 12/01 AM    10.4        0.9        0.2        2       None

 12/02 PM    10.8        1.3        0.8        1       None

 13/02 AM    11.2        1.7        1.0        1      Minor

 13/02 PM    10.8        1.3        1.2        1       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

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 11/12 AM    12.1        2.4        1.3       2-3     Minor

 11/01 PM    11.9        2.2        0.6        2       None

 12/01 AM    11.0        1.3       -0.2        2       None

 12/01 PM    11.5        1.8        0.4       1-2      None

 13/02 AM    11.8        2.1        0.6        1       None

 13/02 PM    11.6        1.9        1.0        1       None

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Caribou ME

734 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

734 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding possible.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to barely reach into minor

  flood levels at locations such as Machias. In addition, breaking

  waves will cause minor overtopping of exposed coastal roadways.

  Impacts will be far less than Sunday`s midday high tide. Areas

  of concern include but are not limited to, Schoodic Point and

  Seawall Road. Beach erosion is expected at locations such as

  Roque Bluffs.

$$

VJN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

553 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

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/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0004.240311T1600Z-240312T0400Z/

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis-

Southern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake,

Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket,

Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft,

Milo, and Guilford

553 PM EDT Sun Mar 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT

MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50

  mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Central

  Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

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

  powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VJN

4:30 PM ADT Sunday 10 March 2024

Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea water levels are expected, possibly exceeding high astronomical tide.

Locations: Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, south facing shorelines.

Time span: this evening through Monday morning.

First high tide: 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. tonight.

Second high tide: 8 A.M. Monday to 10 A.M. Monday.

Remarks: Large waves and pounding surf will produce higher than normal water levels along the coast, especially near high tide. These large waves can cause coastal erosion in vulnerable areas, as well as damage to infrastructure along the shoreline, especially at locations that have been prone to impacts during similar events in the past.

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.