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Wind Chill Advisory 4, NWS Caribou, ME

March 3, 20175 counties in Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind chill advisory at Mar 3, 2017, 3:05 AM EST for 5 counties in Maine. It took effect at Mar 4, 2017, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2017, 3:05 AM EST (08:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 5, 2017, 9:00 AM EST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Aroostook County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Washington County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 147 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Caribou, ME at 00:00Z on 2017-03-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Caribou, ME at 00:00Z on 2017-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
704 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

059 
WWUS41 KCAR 030805
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
305 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

MEZ002-004>006-010-031-031615-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170304T1600Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, 
Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, 
Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
305 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from 1 AM to 11 AM EST Saturday.

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and Central 
  Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures. 

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 5 below zero late tonight rising to
  above zero Saturday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-031615-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
305 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from 1 AM Saturday to 9 AM EST
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 to 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning. Wind chill
  temperatures may rise above -20 very briefly Saturday afternoon,
  then quickly drop down below -20 in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...10 below Saturday morning, rising to just above
  zero on Saturday then dropping below zero Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
571 
WWUS41 KCAR 031140
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
640 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

MEZ002-004>006-010-031-031945-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170304T1600Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, 
Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, 
Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
640 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and Central 
  Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 29 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 5 below zero late tonight rising to
  above zero Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-031945-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
640 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 to 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning. Wind 
  chill temperatures may rise above 20 -very briefly Saturday 
  afternoon, then quickly drop down below 20 -in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...10 below Saturday morning, rising to just above
  zero on Saturday then dropping below zero Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
623 
WWUS41 KCAR 031849
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
149 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

MEZ002-004>006-010-031-040300-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170304T1600Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, 
Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, 
Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
149 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and Central 
  Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...7 below to 4 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-040300-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
149 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 to 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning. Wind chill
  temperatures may rise above 20 below briefly Saturday afternoon,
  then quickly drop down again in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...10 below to 4 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
339 
WWUS41 KCAR 031953
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
253 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

MEZ002-004>006-010-031-040400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170304T1600Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, 
Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, 
Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
253 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and Central 
  Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...7 below to 4 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-040400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
253 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Portions of the North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 32 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning. Wind 
  chill temperatures may rise above 20 below briefly Saturday 
  afternoon, then quickly drop down again in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...11 below to 2 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
070 
WWUS41 KCAR 040216
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
916 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

MEZ002-004>006-010-031-041000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170304T1600Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, 
Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, 
Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
916 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and Central 
  Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...7 below to 4 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-041000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170304T0600Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
916 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 32 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning. Wind 
  chill temperatures may rise above 20 below briefly Saturday 
  afternoon, then quickly drop down again in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...11 below to 2 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
576 
WWUS41 KCAR 040756
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
256 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

MEZ004-010-041600-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0100Z-170305T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170304T1600Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
256 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Northern and central Piscataquis County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 below this morning and Sunday
  morning.

* TIMING...Through this morning, then this evening into Sunday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph both 
  this morning and late tonight.

* TEMPERATURES...9 below rising to 5 above this afternoon, then
  dropping back to 7 below Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-031-041600-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170304T1600Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, 
and Guilford
256 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and portions of
  the Central Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 below this morning and Sunday
  morning.

* TIMING...Through this morning, then after midnight tonight into
  Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph both 
  this morning and late tonight..

* TEMPERATURES...6 below rising to 10 above this afternoon, then
  dropping back to 5 below Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-041600-
/O.EXB.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
256 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Chill
Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST
Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Upper Penobscot Valley and northern Washington
  County. 

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 23 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...2 below rising to 5 above zero by mid-morning 
  Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-041600-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
256 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...After midnight tonight into Sunday morning. Wind 
  chill temperatures may rise above 20 below briefly Saturday 
  afternoon, then quickly drop down again in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...10 below this morning rising to 5 above zero this
  afternoon, then dropping back to 10 below Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
954 
WWUS41 KCAR 041546
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1046 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

MEZ004-010-050000-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170304T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0100Z-170305T1400Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
1046 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northern and central Piscataquis County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...This evening into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...8 below to 7 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-031-050000-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170304T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, 
and Guilford
1046 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and portions of 
  the Central Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 27 below.

* TIMING...Midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...5 below to 10 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ001-003-050000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
1046 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...8 below to 5 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-050000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
1046 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Upper Penobscot Valley and northern Washington 
  County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 23 below.

* TIMING...Midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...2 below to 7 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

Duda
872 
WWUS41 KCAR 041948
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
248 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

MEZ001-003-050400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
248 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...5 below to 10 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ004-010-050400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0100Z-170305T1400Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
248 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northern and central Piscataquis County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...This evening into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...5 below to 10 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-031-050400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, 
and Guilford
248 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and portions of 
  the Central Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 27 below.

* TIMING...Midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...5 below to 10 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-050400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
248 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Upper Penobscot Valley and northern Washington 
  County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 23 below.

* TIMING...Midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Zero to 5 below zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

Duda
669 
WWUS41 KCAR 050229
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
929 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

MEZ001-003-051030-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
929 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 28 below.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...7 below to 2 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ004-010-051030-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
929 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northern and central Piscataquis County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 30 below.

* TIMING...This evening into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...9 below to 2 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-031-051030-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, 
and Guilford
929 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and portions of 
  the Central Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 26 below.

* TIMING...Midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...4 below to 4 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-051030-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.170305T0500Z-170305T1400Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
929 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Upper Penobscot Valley and northern Washington 
  County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 22 below.

* TIMING...Midnight tonight into Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...1 below to 6 above zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

Hewitt
363 
WWUS41 KCAR 050742
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
242 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

MEZ001-003-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
242 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 27 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...5 below rising to 1 above zero by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ004-010-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
242 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Northern and central Piscataquis County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 27 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...4 below rising to 5 above zero by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-031-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, 
and Guilford
242 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and portions of 
  the Central Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 22 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...1 below rising to 8 above zero by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
242 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Upper Penobscot Valley and northern Washington 
  County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 20 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...1 rising to 10 above by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
588 
WWUS41 KCAR 051122
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
622 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

MEZ011-032-051230-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
622 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has cancelled the Wind
Chill Advisory.

Current temperatures around 5 degrees along with northwest winds
only gusting to near 20 MPH this morning has allowed wind chill
temperatures to only drop to 15 below zero, thus the wind chill
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MEZ031-051230-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford
622 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has cancelled the Wind
Chill Advisory.

Current temperatures around 5 degrees along with northwest winds
only gusting to near 25 MPH this morning has allowed wind chill
temperatures to only drop to 15 below zero, thus the wind chill
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MEZ001-003-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
622 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...The North Woods.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 25 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...4 below rising to zero by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ004-010-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
622 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Northern and central Piscataquis County.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 24 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...3 below rising to 2 above zero by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-051400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills
622 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast and Southern Aroostook, and portions of 
  the Central Highlands.

* HAZARD TYPES...Dangerous wind chill temperatures.

* WIND CHILL READINGS...As low as 20 below.

* TIMING...Through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous wind chills may quickly produce frostbite 
  on exposed skin.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...zero rising to 5 above zero by mid morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors...make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
830 
WWUS41 KCAR 051350
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
850 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

MEZ001-003-051500-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
850 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to slowly moderate this morning.
Therefore, the wind chill advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

MEZ004-010-051500-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
850 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to slowly moderate this morning.
Therefore, the wind chill advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

MEZ002-005-006-051500-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170305T1400Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, 
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills
850 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Temperatures will continue to slowly moderate this morning.
Therefore, the wind chill advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

TD

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Caribou, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Mar 3, 2:55 AM EST, 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 2:55 AM EST, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
255 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
An upper disturbance will move across the region today with
gusty northwest winds and colder temperatures. The cold and
breezy conditions will hang on through Sunday morning.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Pressure gradient rmns tight acrs CWA tonight and wl lkly not
relax until aft the near term pd. NW winds wl continue to gust
tda and tonight. Skies wl be mosunny this aftn bfr clouding up
tonight as compact s/wv rotates thru Quebec twd the state this
evng.

Cldr H9 temps expected to mv out of Canada tda with maxes settling
out 10-15 degrees blo normal. Coldest H9 temps wl mv in late
tonight allowing temps acrs the far north to drop blo zero even
with cldy skies and strong winds present.

Expect wind chills to drop blo -20F tonight thru Sat mrng for
areas north of a Dover-Danforth line. With NW winds staying
gusty drg the day on Sat hv contd wind chill advisory for nrn
Somerset and nw Aroostook county thru Sun morning as wind chills
may climb abv advisory criteria for only an hr or two on
Saturday and then drop right back down. Rmndr of zones wl lkly
see enuf of a break with expectation that advisory wl need to be
re-issued for Sat night.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
The upper ridge will build into western Maine at the start of
the period bringing clear but cold conditions to the area. Day
time highs generally 10 degrees or less except for coastal
areas on Saturday. The upper ridge will continue to slowly build
across the area on Sunday and temperatures will modify with
highs generally in the low to mid teens except a bit warmer on
the coast.

Loaded a blend of the GFS/GEM/NAM/ECMWF to smooth out the minor
differences in the models. Loaded NAWAVE4 for seas in the
coastal waters. Loaded windgust by factor tool. For QPF used
RFC.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
High pressure will dominate the weather early in the period. A
warm front will move into western Maine Tuesday morning,
bringing another round a precipitation to the area.
Precipitation will start as snow across north and central Maine,
but will change to rain as temperatures rise into the 40s
across most of the state. The frontal system will slowly move
across the area with the cold front finally clearing the state
Wednesday afternoon and higher pressure will begin building in
from the southwest. The low associated with the front will be in
northern Quebec with trough extending south to northern Maine,
that will move east of the area Thursday afternoon. A low moving
through the upper Great Lakes region will move into southern
Quebec early Friday morning, then into western Maine Friday
morning, and will remain over the area through the end of the
period.

Loaded a blend to smooth out the differences in the models. Used
NAWAVE4 for seas in the coastal waters. Used windgust by factor
tool.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR expected next 24 hours outside of a brief MVFR
cig across northern terminals for the next hr. Gusty NW winds
will continue into the overnight along with ocnl blowing snow.

SHORT TERM: VFR conditions all sites Saturday through Monday
evening. A warm front will approach the area early Tuesday
morning reducing CIGS and VSBY to MVFR by morning then to IFR by
early afternoon. IFR conditions will remain through the end of
the period.

&&

.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Have dropped gale warning to replace with SCA for all
waters through Sat morning. Later shifts will have to re-
evaluate potential for gales late tonight through the weekend.
Freezing spray will develop late tonight and likely continuing
into the day on Sunday.

SHORT TERM: A Gale Warning may be required from Saturday morning
through Sunday evening, an SCA may be required following the
Gale, into early Monday morning.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Wind Chill Advisory from 1 AM to 11 AM EST Saturday for MEZ002-
     004>006-010-031.
     Wind Chill Advisory from 1 AM Saturday to 9 AM EST Sunday for
     MEZ001-003.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Saturday for ANZ050>052.
     Freezing Spray Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST
     Saturday for ANZ050>052.

&&

Near Term...Farrar
Short Term...Norton
Long Term...Duda/Norton
Aviation...Farrar/Norton
Marine...Farrar/Norton
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 2:50 AM EST, 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
250 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

MEZ002-004>006-010-031-040800-
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
250 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Maine...Far
Northern Maine...North Central Maine and Northern Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Chill Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Chill Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ001-003-040800-
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
250 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Far Northern Maine and West
Central Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Chill Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Chill Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ011-032-040800-
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
250 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Maine and
Eastern Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ015>017-029-030-040800-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
250 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine and
Interior DownEast Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ050>052-040800-
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
250 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2017

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freezing Spray Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 7:12 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCAR63 min
Mar 3, 3:10 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR18 hr
Mar 3, 3:10 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryCAR36 hr
Mar 3, 2:49 PM ESTGale WarningCAR44 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in Maine, 2017Every wind chill advisory in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.