Weather Alerts for Alton, Maine 04468 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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Weather Alerts-

Moderate Severity Alert

Storm Warning

From Mon 8:00 pm until Tue 8:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

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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

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... 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 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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.
Low Severity Alert

Wind Advisory

From Mon 8:00 pm until Tue 8:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Caribou - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties

Description

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree damage could occur and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

From Mon 8:00 pm until Tue 5:00 pm EDT

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Action Recommended

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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 IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt and ice jams is 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...From Monday evening through Tuesday 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... - Heavy rain is expected to develop across the region Monday through Monday night ending Tuesday 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.
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