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High Severity Alert

High Wind Warning

Until Tue 10:00 EDT

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Issued By

Caribou - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties

Description

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

From Tue 08:06 until Wed 02:00 EDT

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Issued By

Caribou - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

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

Description

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft. 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...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

Until Tue 17:00 EDT

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Issued By

Caribou - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington and Interior Hancock. In Penobscot Valley Maine, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot

Description

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt, and ice jams continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington and Interior Hancock. In Penobscot Valley Maine, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot. WHEN...Through this afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional heavy rain will occur through the duration of the night before ending this morning. Widespread totals of 1 to 1.5 inches of rain are anticipated with locally higher amounts of 2 to 2.5 inches possible in the southern upslope of the Longfellow Mountains and across the Downeast. Increasing runoff and ice rot will lead to ice movement on area rivers and streams creating an elevated risk of ice jam flooding. - For flood safety visit 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.
Low Severity Alert

Coastal Flood Statement

Until Tue 11:00 EDT

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Issued By

Caribou - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties

Description

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor overwash, as well as possible beach erosion, is expected around the time of high tide both tonight and Tuesday morning. WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. WHEN...From 9 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS...Building waves will cause minor splash-over on exposed coastal roads and shorelines. Pedestrians and motorists should use caution along shorelines.
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