Winter Storm Lola Update Two

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

950 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

MEZ013-014-019>022-024>028-071500-

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/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0008.250307T0900Z-250308T0000Z/

Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Central Interior Cumberland-

Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-

Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-

Including the cities of Madison, Unity, Topsham, Waterville,

Bristol, New Gloucester, Montville, Phippsburg, Greene, Waldo,

Temple, Gorham, Gray, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Jackson, Chesterville,

Athens, Boothbay Harbor, New Sharon, Whitefield, Palmyra,

Wiscasset, Liberty, Waldoboro, Farmington, Augusta, Windsor,

Newcastle, Thomaston, Lincolnville, Morrill, New Vineyard,

Westbrook, Lewiston, Bowdoinham, Owls Head, Bowdoin, Palermo,

Rockland, Jay, North Windham, Rockport, Cornville, Alna, Belfast,

Auburn, Knox, Wilton, Bremen, Livermore Falls, Damariscotta,

Hope, Turner, Searsmont, Camden, Wales, Vassalboro, Dresden,

Brunswick, Northport, Minot, Embden, China, Sidney, Brooks,

Arrowsic, Bath, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Pittsfield, Sabattus,

Appleton, Winterport, and South Portland

950 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

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

  limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

944 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

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Northeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Mars Hill, Ashland, Presque Isle, Van

Buren, and Caribou

944 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and

  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow is expected across

  open areas in Aroostook County. This may lead to whiteout

  conditions and make any travel very dangerous.

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 - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

944 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

MEZ001-006-071045-

/O.EXT.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.250307T0700Z-250308T0000Z/

Northwest Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Frenchville,

Houlton, Sherman, Fort Kent, Smyrna Mills, Madawaska, and Hodgdon

944 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 7 PM EST

FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9

  inches. The higher totals are more likely north of Houlton. Winds

  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow is expected across

  open areas in Aroostook County. This may lead to whiteout

  conditions and make any travel dangerous

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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Melanson

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

907 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central

Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern

Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Old Town, Orland, Ellsworth, Bangor,

Great Pond, Machias, Springfield, Vanceboro, Danforth, Eastport,

Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Howland, Brewer, Topsfield,

Bucksport, Orono, Wesley, Castine, Lincoln, Perry, Dedham, Grand

Lake Stream, Bar Harbor, Eastbrook, Aurora, Calais, Milo,

Amherst, Guilford, and Princeton

907 PM EST Thu Mar 6 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington,

  Northern Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central

  Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

distance ahead of you.

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9:11 PM AST Thursday 6 March 2025

Rainfall Warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Locations: mainland Nova Scotia. 

Additional rainfall: 20 to 30 mm except up to 50 mm locally.

Time span: until Friday morning.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

9:05 PM AST Thursday 6 March 2025

Snowfall Warning in effect for:

Edmundston and Madawaska County

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

Locations: northwest New Brunswick

Time span: early Friday morning until early Saturday morning. 

Remarks:  Rain will change to snow early Friday morning.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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 post reports on X using #NBStorm.