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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Caribou, ME

November 10, 2018Aroostook County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Nov 10, 2018, 1:52 PM EST for Aroostook County, Maine. It took effect at Nov 10, 2018, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Nov 10, 2018, 1:52 PM EST (18:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 10, 2018, 9:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 11, 2018, 11:46 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

County Aroostook County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:52 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 11, 1:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGLittleton, METREE DOWN NEAR LITTLETON FD, TIME ESTIMATE.
Nov 11, 1:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Grand Isle, METREE DOWN ALONG MORNEAULT RD, TIME ESTIMATE.
Nov 11, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Limestone, METREE DOWN NEAR NOYES RD AND WARD RD, TIME ESTIMATED.
Nov 11, 4:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ene Easton, METREE DOWN ALONG RICHARDSON RD, TIME ESTIMATED.
Nov 11, 7:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGCaribou, MEABOUT FOOT IN DIAMETER TREE DOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 12:00Z on 2018-11-10Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Caribou, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-11-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 294 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
461 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
294 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

831 
WWUS71 KCAR 101852
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
152 PM EST Sat Nov 10 2018

MEZ001-002-110300-
/O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0004.181111T0500Z-181111T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0003.181111T0200Z-181111T1700Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
and Mars Hill
152 PM EST Sat Nov 10 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to noon EST
Sunday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Late Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Numerous power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MEZ003>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-110300-
/O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0004.181111T0500Z-181111T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.181110T1900Z-181111T1700Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, 
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, 
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, 
Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, 
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, 
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, 
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
152 PM EST Sat Nov 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until noon EST Sunday. The High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Numerous power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
465 
WWUS71 KCAR 110241
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
941 PM EST Sat Nov 10 2018

MEZ001-002-111045-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181111T1700Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
and Mars Hill
941 PM EST Sat Nov 10 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Numerous power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MEZ003>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-111045-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-181111T1700Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, 
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, 
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, 
Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, 
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, 
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, 
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
941 PM EST Sat Nov 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Numerous power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
490 
WWUS71 KCAR 110755
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
255 AM EST Sun Nov 11 2018

MEZ001-002-111700-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181111T1700Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
and Mars Hill
255 AM EST Sun Nov 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Numerous power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 55 to 60 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MEZ003>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-111700-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-181111T1700Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, 
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, 
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, 
Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, 
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, 
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, 
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
255 AM EST Sun Nov 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph to are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

VJN
920 
WWUS71 KCAR 111646
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1146 AM EST Sun Nov 11 2018

MEZ001-002-111800-
/O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181111T1700Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
and Mars Hill
1146 AM EST Sun Nov 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

Winds will slowly diminish this afternoon and remain below 
warning criteria.

$$

MEZ003>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-111800-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-181111T1700Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, 
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, 
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, 
Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, 
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, 
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, 
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
1146 AM EST Sun Nov 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds will slowly diminish this afternoon and remain below 
advisory criteria..

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 10, 3:13 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington11 hr
Nov 10, 1:52 PM ESTWind AdvisoryCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington22 hr

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Sources

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