Alert archive / Maine / High Wind Warnings in 2019
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Dec 8, 2019, 3:23 PM EST for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Dec 9, 2019, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 6 hr. 2 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
- Dec 8, 2019, 3:23 PM EST (20:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 9, 2019, 9:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2019, 3:18 AM EST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:27 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 10:45 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Machias, ME | REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. |
| Dec 9, 10:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Machias, ME | REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 205 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1809 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 77 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 214 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
603 WWUS71 KCAR 082023 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 323 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 MEZ029-030-090430- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0005.191210T0000Z-191210T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0000Z-191210T1000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 323 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soils will likely result in trees being blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-090430- /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0500Z-191210T1000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 323 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Monday night to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soils may result in trees being blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
10 follow-up statements
369 WWUS71 KCAR 090144 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 844 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 MEZ029-030-091000- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0000Z-191210T1000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 844 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-091000- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0500Z-191210T1000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 844 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Monday night to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
736 WWUS71 KCAR 090331 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1031 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 MEZ029-030-091145- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0000Z-191210T1000Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1031 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-091145- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0500Z-191210T1000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1031 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Monday night to 5 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
264 WWUS71 KCAR 090808 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 308 AM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ029-030-092100- /O.EXT.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 308 AM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees. Scattered to numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-092100- /O.EXT.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 308 AM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
749 WWUS71 KCAR 092012 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 312 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ029-030-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 312 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 312 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
289 WWUS71 KCAR 092030 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 330 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ029-030-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 330 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015-016-100900- /O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.191209T2030Z-191210T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, and Orland 330 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ005-006-010-031-100000- /O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.191209T2030Z-191210T0000Z/ Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 330 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ017-032-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 330 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
135 WWUS71 KCAR 092333 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 633 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ029-030-100745- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 633 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015-016-100745- /O.EXT.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191210T0200Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, and Orland 633 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ005-006-010-031-100200- /O.EXT.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191210T0200Z/ Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 633 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ017-032-100745- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 633 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
896 WWUS71 KCAR 100132 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 832 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ011-015-016-100900- /O.CAN.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191210T0200Z/ /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, and Orland 832 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ029-030-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 832 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ005-006-010-031-100900- /O.EXT.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 832 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ017-032-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.191210T0200Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 832 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
885 WWUS71 KCAR 100226 AAA NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Caribou ME 926 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ029-030-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 926 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ005-006-010-031-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 926 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 926 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Hewitt
138 WWUS71 KCAR 100334 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1034 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 MEZ005-006-010-031-100445- /O.CAN.KCAR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 1034 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The wind is increasing and mixing out the fog. Some patchy dense fog is still possible in some isolated locations. $$ MEZ029-030-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1034 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-100900- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1034 PM EST Mon Dec 9 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated to scattered power outages may result. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
711 WWUS71 KCAR 100818 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 318 AM EST Tue Dec 10 2019 MEZ029-030-100930- /O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 318 AM EST Tue Dec 10 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Although it will still be breezy this morning, the strongest winds are over, thus the high wind warning has been cancelled. $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-100930- /O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191210T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 318 AM EST Tue Dec 10 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Although it will still be breezy this morning, the strongest winds are over, thus the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning 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 high wind warning went out at Dec 8, 1:04 PM EST, 2 hours 19 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 8, 1:04 PM EST, 2 hours 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
104 PM EST Sun Dec 8 2019
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build across the region today and begin to
shift east late in the day. A warm front will cross the area
tonight through early Monday. Low pressure will track northwest
of the region Tuesday. A cold front will cross the region
Tuesday night through early Wednesday with strong high pressure
building into the area on Thursday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
105 pm update...
Warm advection snow showers are working their way acrs srn
Quebec twd the region as of 18z. May see isold snow showers,
mainly acrs the St. John Vly, this aftn. Temps contg to rise
under warm advection. No chgs neeeded to fcst with this update.
Previous discussion:
High pressure centered over western New England early this
morning will move off the southern New England coast this
afternoon. The high will continue to move east of New England
tonight. Low pressure developing in the central plains today
will track toward the midwest tonight. return flow and warm air
advection will commence today and continue tonight with some
weak overrunning precipitation from very late this afternoon
into tonight, mainly across the northern third of the FA.
Temperatures this afternoon will top out in the mid 20s north,
around the freezing mark in Bangor, with m/u 30s along the
coast. The combinaton of clouds, a moderate southwest flow, and
milder air mass will cause temperatures to slowly rise tonight.
Model soundings and thickness support mostly snow in the north
and rain Downeast, but QPF amounts look quite light. Although
some freezing rain can't be ruled out toward morning in central
areas, confidence with low PoPs/QPF is not high enough to
include at this time.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Low pressure will be moving over the Great Lakes and northeastward
into Ontario and Quebec while deepening Monday into Monday night in
response to a 150+ knot 250mb jet streak and upper level trough.
Significant warm air advection will occur with a near linear
increase in temperatures for most during the 24 hour period. The
minimum temperature for Monday night was adjusted upward compared to
model blends to show little to no decrease overnight. Temperatures
will start out marginal for snow and freezing rain across the north
Monday morning, but fortunately QPF remains light through about 0z
when a strengthening low level jet will enhance moisture transport
and convergence sufficiently to create more widespread
precipitation. One caveat to the earlier light precipitation is a
weak boundary noted on 925mb theta-e around and just before 12z
Monday that may locally enhance precipitation from about Houlton to
Millinocket. Overall, the greatest QPF of over 1 inch is currently
across Downeast Maine, where PWATs of over 1 inch are expected along
with some convective element to enhance precipitation. Hydro issues
are not expected to be widespread, but the best combination of warm
temperatures, snowpack melt, and rainfall will exist across central
regions including the Piscataquis River where ice jams and other
minor flooding cannot be completely ruled out. Further north, deeper
snowpack will absorb some of the QPF, which will already be lower to
begin with.
Winds will be modestly breezy during the day Monday before
increasing with the arrival of a low level jet Monday night. 0Z
NAM guidance for Eastport indicates speeds up to around 100
knots at 850mb, with 90+ knots extending down to 900mb. Local
research has found that low level jets of this magnitude more
often then not produce damaging wind gusts and power outages
along the coast. Given these factors, a high wind watch has been
issued for the coast for a 10 hour period where the low level
jet is strongest Monday night. Elevated instability and strong
forcing for ascent could also lead to convection, including the
risk of lightning, which is not currently mentioned in the
forecast explicitly yet. Convection could enhance wind gusts as
well. Minor coastal flooding is also possible, but this threat
will be more closely evaluated in subsequent shifts.
By Tuesday morning, the low level jet will move east of Maine
into Canada, taking the best forcing for precipitation and
strongest winds with it. A cold front will cross the area by
Tuesday afternoon with scattered mainly light precipitation
accompanying it.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
A southern stream shortwave trough will interact with the
previously mentioned cold front along the coast to produce an
area of snow just behind the front Tuesday night. Uncertainty
remains high regarding the northward extent of the snow, with
the 0z GFS and NAM runs farther north compared to the EC. For
now a light accumulation is included over portions of Coastal
Downeast Maine.
A second, northern stream shortwave trough will pass through on
Wednesday evening. PWATs are quite dry at around 0.10 inches,
which will limit QPF. Guidance is in relatively good agreement
bringing the surface low pressure from southern Quebec and into
Maine, but any snow should be relatively light with upslope
enhancement likely playing a key role.
A cold area of high pressure will build over the region
Thursday into Thursday night, with the coldest night of the
season expected Thursday night. Temperatures were adjusted
downward compared to the NBM, and in some cases over 10 degrees
lower including at Estcourt Station, where some bias corrected
guidance even suggests lows of 20 below zero are possible.
Fortunately the very cold temperatures are short lived as a
ridge of high pressure aloft builds in and the surface high
slides off to the east, allowing return flow to moderate
temperatures close to or even above freezing for Friday and
Saturday afternoons.
Further into the extended model solutions diverge, but there is
reasonable agreement for another storm system around next
weekend that could bring a mixed bag of precipitation types
depending on the ultimate low track. Based on the ensemble
height anomalies, the forecast upper trough positioning does
favor a low track slightly to the southeast of the Monday to
Tuesday system, so more wintry precipitation is likely,
particularly across the north.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR conditions expected to diminish to MVFR late
tonight a northern terminals as -sn expected to break out with
low cigs. Downeast terminals likely to rmn VFR through 12z
before dropping to MVFR after this time. LLWS at 2kft expected
through the nighttime hours for all terminals before weakening
toward morning.
SHORT TERM:
Monday to Monday night...IFR to LIFR expected with rain. South
to southwest winds expected with significant low level wind
shear likely. Fog is also possible.
Tuesday to Tuesday night...IFR to start the period with south
to southwest winds shifting west-northwest with a frontal
passage overnight. Precipitation may transition to snow and
prolong IFR/LIFR conditions with the greatest chance along the
coast, but uncertainty regarding how far north snow gets remains
high during this period.
Wednesday to Wednesday night...Mainly VFR with localized MVFR
in light snow showers mainly across the north Wednesday night.
Light to modestly breezy west winds are expected.
Thursday to Thursday night...VFR conditions are expected with
gusty west-northwest winds.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Have converted the gale watch to a gale warning for
tonight, but will end it Monday morning as there will be a break
before an even stronger bout of wind affected the area, but
more on that below.
SHORT TERM:
Gusts to storm force are expected Monday night and a storm watch
is in effect through 12z Tuesday. Winds will decrease rapidly
and seas soon thereafter Tuesday into Tuesday night, with small
craft advisory criteria likely being met through at least
Wednesday night. Winds and seas drop below SCA by Thursday as
high pressure builds overhead.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Astronomical tides will be low during a significant wind storm
Monday night and total water levels are not expected to be an
issue, but the combination of wave heights and somewhat longer
period waves mean some splashover is possible on coastal roads
such as Seawall Rd on MDI and on Schoodic Point. Will continue
to closely monitor for any future potential statements.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Unseasonably mild temperatures are expected on Tuesday, but at
this time it appears they will fall a bit short of record highs.
The record high in Caribou is 47F, set in 1973. The record high
in Bangor is 56F, set in 2008. Near record warm low temperatures
are possible Tuesday, but probably will not occur as temperatures
will likely begin to drop off rapidly late in the evening as a
strong cold front passes.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...High Wind Watch from Monday evening through late Monday night
for MEZ029-030.
MARINE...Storm Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday morning for
ANZ050>052.
Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday for
ANZ050>052.
&&
Near Term...CB/Farrar
Short Term...Strauser
Long Term...Strauser
Aviation...CB/Farrar/Strauser
Marine...CB/Farrar/Strauser
Tides/Coastal Flooding...MCW/CB
Climate...CBHazardous weather outlook, Dec 8, 3:46 AM EST, 11 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 346 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-090900- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- 346 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Strong wind is possible Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night behind a powerful cold front. Periods of rain could lead to ponding of water and minor flooding in poor drainage areas due to the melting snow. At this time, there is no threat of any major flooding. A rapid freeze up and icy conditions are likely Tuesday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ029-030-090900- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 346 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. In addition to the strong winds, periods of rain could lead to ponding of water and minor flooding in poor drainage areas. At this time, there is no threat of any major flooding. Windy and much colder Tuesday night with a rapid freeze up and icy conditions are likely. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ050>052-090900- 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- 346 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... 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. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. Storm Watch. .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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 4:01 AM EST | Gale Warning | CAR | 23 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:01 AM EST | Storm Watch | CAR | 23 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:02 AM EST | High Wind Watch | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 11 hr |
| Dec 8, 3:23 PM EST | Wind Advisory | CAR | Hancock, Penobscot, Washington | 36 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.