Winter Storm Lola Update One

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

315 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

MEZ029-030-061000-

/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0004.250306T0600Z-250306T2000Z/

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Orland, Castine, Bar Harbor, Cherryfield,

Perry, Eastport, Machias, Bucksport, and Ellsworth

315 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM 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.

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Buster

9:04 PM AST Wednesday 5 March 2025

Rainfall Warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Rain at times heavy and mild temperatures are expected.

Total rainfall: 50 to 90 mm by 6 AM Friday.

Time span: tonight through to Friday morning. 

Remarks: There are some indications rainfall totals will surpass 100 mm locally.

Similar storms in the past have caused:

- localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas

- the overflowing of creeks and rivers.

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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NBStorm.

9:02 PM AST Wednesday 5 March 2025

Rainfall Warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

Locations: Digby and Yarmouth counties.

Total rainfall: 30 to 40 mm, with locally higher amounts possible.

Time span: Thursday morning until Friday morning.

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

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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 post reports on X using #NSStorm.

9:01 PM AST Wednesday 5 March 2025

Freezing Rain Warning in effect for:

Bathurst and Chaleur Region

A significant period of freezing rain is expected.

Freezing rain duration: 4 to 8 hours.

Time span: beginning late this evening and ending early Thursday morning.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Utility outages may occur.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NBStorm.