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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Feb 25, 2019, 3:16 AM EST for 6 counties in Maine. It took effect at Feb 25, 2019, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 32 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2019, 3:16 AM EST (08:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2019, 4:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2019, 11:54 PM EST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Aroostook County, ME, Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:17 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 164 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
- 531 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 588 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 1317 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
616 WWUS71 KCAR 250816 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 316 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 MEZ029-030-251630- /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 316 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this afternoon until late tonight * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
12 follow-up statements
236 WWUS71 KCAR 251024 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 524 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 MEZ029-030-251830- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 524 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this afternoon until late tonight * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
470 WWUS71 KCAR 251506 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1006 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 MEZ029-030-252315- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1006 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this afternoon until late tonight * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
903 WWUS71 KCAR 251635 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1135 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...Gusty west winds late this afternoon through Tuesday... .Intensifying low pressure will continue to move through the Canadian Maritimes through Tuesday. Winds are expectd to gust as high as 45 mph at times later this afternoon through Tuesday, especially across the higher terrain. MEZ001>006-010-260045- /O.EXB.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1135 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. Areas of blowing and drifting snow can be expected, especially along north to south roadways. This will result in reduced visibility at times. Motorists should exercise caution. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-260045- /O.EXB.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-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, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1135 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ029-030-260045- /O.EXT.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T2300Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1135 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
960 WWUS71 KCAR 251958 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 258 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...Gusty west winds tonight through Tuesday... .Intensifying low pressure will continue to move through the Canadian Maritimes through Tuesday. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 to 50 mph at times through Tuesday, especially across the higher terrain. In addition, the gusty west winds will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow across northern areas. This may result in localized whiteouts, especially on north to south roads; therefore, motorists should exercise extreme caution especially over open terrain areas. MEZ001>006-010-261000- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 258 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty west winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. Areas of blowing and drifting snow can be expected, especially along north to south roadways. This will result in reduced visibility at times. Motorists should exercise caution. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-261000- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.190225T2100Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 258 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TD/VJN
802 WWUS71 KCAR 260204 AAA NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Caribou ME 904 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 MEZ001>006-010-261015- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 904 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...West to Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteouts can be expected due to blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should exercise caution. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-261015- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 904 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hewitt
287 WWUS71 KCAR 260243 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 943 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...Whiteouts are expected with some power outages... MEZ001>006-010-261045- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 943 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...West to Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteouts can be expected due to blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should exercise caution. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-261045- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 943 PM EST Mon Feb 25 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TIMING...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hewitt
628 WWUS71 KCAR 260802 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 302 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...Whiteouts are expected with some power outages... MEZ001>006-010-261615- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 302 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteouts can be expected due to blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should exercise caution. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-261615- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 302 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
110 WWUS71 KCAR 261618 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1118 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...Whiteouts and hazardous travel conditions across Northern Maine... MEZ001>006-010-262300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 1118 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteouts can be expected due to blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should exercise caution. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-262300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1118 AM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
989 WWUS71 KCAR 261807 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 107 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...Whiteouts and hazardous travel conditions across Northern Maine... MEZ001>006-010-262300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 107 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Whiteouts can be expected due to blowing and drifting snow. We have received reports from law enforcement of several road closures across Aroostook County due to the blowing and drifting snow. Motorists should consider delaying travel until conditions improve later this evening. 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 are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-262300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T2300Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 107 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
837 WWUS71 KCAR 261954 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 254 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...Strong winds will produce scattered power outages area wide with whiteouts and hazardous travel conditions across Northern Maine... MEZ001>006-010-270500- /O.EXT.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190227T0500Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 254 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Numerous power outages may result. Limited visibilities will make travel difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-270500- /O.EXT.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190227T0500Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 254 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ VJN
601 WWUS71 KCAR 270320 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1020 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...Strong winds continue to produce whiteouts and hazardous travel conditions across northern Maine... MEZ001>006-010-270500- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190227T0500Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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, and Blanchard 1020 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through midnight. * IMPACTS...Limited visibilities due to blowing snow will make travel treacherous in Aroostook County. Scattered power outages are still possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-029>032-270500- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190227T0500Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1020 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through midnight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
158 WWUS71 KCAR 270454 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1154 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-270600- /O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190227T0500Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-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 Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, 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 1154 PM EST Tue Feb 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Caribou has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds will gradually drop off overnight to speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph at times. $$ Hewitt
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind 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 advisory went out at Feb 25, 12:03 AM EST, 3 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 25, 12:03 AM EST, 3 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1203 AM EST Mon Feb 25 2019
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure from the mid Atlantic states will move along the
Maine Coast overnight and then slowly across the Maritimes
Monday and Monday night. Canadian high pressure will then build
towards the region Tuesday night through Wednesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Update 12:00 AM: Winds over land much lighter than forecast so
have adjusted downward.Have also adjusted temperature and dew
point based on latest observations. Wave heights higher than
forecast so have adjusted using NWPS.
Previous Discussion...
Low pressure will track northeast across downeast Maine
tonight and intensify as it tracks east through the Canadian
Maritimes on Monday. Across northern and central areas snow will
continue through much of the overnight hours, before tapering
to snow showers well after midnight. Additional snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected, with storm total
accumulations 7 to 11 inches expected by daybreak. A Winter
Storm Warning remains up overnight for northern and central
areas. Across interior downeast, including the greater Bangor
region, snow will mix with sleet and rain, possibly changing to
all rain before ending after midnight. Expect storm total snow
accumulations there to range from 3 to 6 inches. A Winter
Weather Advisory remains up for interior downeast, including the
greater Bangor region overnight. Along the downeast coast, snow
is expected to change to all rain, with accumulations expected
to generally range from 1 to 3 inches. A low level jet crossing
the downeast coast will result in gusty winds into this evening
and a wind advisory remains in effect for the downeast coast of
Maine into tonight.
The low will continue to move east of the Canadian Maritimes on
Monday. Snow showers are expected to persist through much of the
day across the far north with some areas picking up an
additional inch or two of snow during Monday, with scattered
snow showers across central and downeast areas. As the low
continues to track east of the region, the gradient is expected
to increase during the afternoon with winds gusting to 35 to 40
mph across western sections. Areas of blowing snow will be a
factor later Monday afternoon.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
The arctic front will just be finishing crossing far NE ptns of
the FA from the WSW as both the sfc and upper low ovr the Ern
Maritimes conts to slowly move ENE toward the open Atlc. Winds
will be on the increase behind this front, with blsn and wind
adv wind gusts the main concerns, and then wind chills very late
Mon ngt into Tue morn. For now, it behooves us to hold off on
issuing hdlns for these events until current hdlns with the wntr
stm are winding down, so not to mix-up messaging to partners and
public alike.
Strong winds, blsn, and bitter wind chills will cont thru the
day Tue and into the eve, with blsn subsiding late Tue ngt as
winds slowly decrease. Otherwise, Wed will be fair, but cont'd
very cold and brisk with diminishing winds Wed ngt. For now, we
kept very low PoPs with a weaker low affecting Srn/Cntrl ptns of
New Eng S of our FA as per blended long range model guidance
with some hi/mid cld cvr, with only the 00z GFS dtmnstc and
ensbls indicating this system affecting the SW third of the FA
with lgt snfl. We will monitor trends with this system, although
it should be noted that moisture alg the Nrn periphery of this
low will fighting very dry llvl arctic air in place ovr our Rgn.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Whats left of any cld cvr Downeast with the departing weak low
pres well S of Nova Scotia will exit the FA by Thu mid morn
leaving clrg skies withe lgt winds Thu aftn as sfc hi pres
settles ovr the area. Otherwise, ptly sunny skies and somewhat
milder temps xpctd Fri after on last chilly ngt Thu ngt.
The next chance of sig precip will be later Sat into Sun as
another primary low moves NE from the great lakes into SW QB
prov while another secondary low forms along the triple point
near the SE New Eng coast, not to dis-similar to tdy's current
stm system. For now, we leaned more toward the colder msly all
sn scenario (xcpt perhaps a mix ovr Downeast areas) 00z dtmnstc
ECMWF model solution, which is favored climatologically even
for erly Mar ovr the the warmer 00Z GFS solution which was
warmer than its own ensm fcst. Max PoPs with this event were
raised to the high likely category.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
NEAR TERM: Widespread IFR/LIFR conditions can be expected
through tonight in snow north and snow or mixed precipitation
downeast. Steady precipitation is expected to wind down after
midnight downeast, and toward daybreak across the northern
terminals. IFR is expected to persist at the northern terminals
on Monday in snow showers, with MVFR/VFR in scattered snow
showers downeast.
SHORT TO LONG TERM: MVFR clgs/vsbys and attms IFR vsbys in
sn/shwrs and blsn will prevail across the N Mon ngt and Tue
while Downeast sites will be VFR. Nrn sites will then become VFR
Tue ngt in addition to Downeast sites, with all sites remaining
VFR thru Fri.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM:
Update 12:00 AM: Wave heights higher than forecast so have
adjusted using NWPS.
Winds will continue to increase this evening ahead of low
pressure approaching from the southwest. Winds will then
diminish for a while late tonight into early Monday morning
before increasing Monday afternoon. A Storm Warning has been
issued for later Monday afternoon into Monday night.
SHORT TO LONG TERM: No chgs to the current hdlns structure, with
stm force wind gusts ongoing Mon eve and contg into the ovrngt
hrs with the strong back side sfc pres grad of the departing
secondary sfc low. Aftwrds, a lengthy pd of gale force winds
can be xpctd late Mon ngt thru Tue/Tue ngt and potentially even
into Wed morn prior to winds finally lowering back into the SCA
range later Wed as Can sfc hi pres only makes slow progress
toward our Rgn. Kept close to WW3/NWPS guidance for fcst wv hts
thru these ptns of the fcst.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Storm Warning until 7 AM EST Monday for MEZ001>006-010-
011-031-032.
Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST Monday for MEZ015>017.
MARINE...Storm Warning from 4 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday for
ANZ050>052.
&&
Near Term...MignoneHazardous weather outlook, Feb 24, 9:25 PM EST, 5 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 925 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019 MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-260230- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- 925 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm 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. Winter Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ015>017-260230- Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- 925 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Interior DownEast Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .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. Winter Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ029-030-260230- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 925 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. 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>052-260230- 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- 925 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is 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. Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 24, 9:41 PM EST, 5 hours 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
941 PM EST SUN FEB 24 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0904 PM SNOW 2 SW CARY 45.97N 67.89W
02/24/2019 M1.5 INCH AROOSTOOK ME TRAINED SPOTTER
0904 PM SNOW MADAWASKA 47.36N 68.33W
02/24/2019 E4.0 INCH AROOSTOOK ME PUBLIC
&&
JAHLocal storm report, Feb 24, 11:33 PM EST, 3 hours 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1133 PM EST SUN FEB 24 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0840 PM SNOW 1 SE FORT KENT 47.25N 68.58W
02/24/2019 M8.0 INCH AROOSTOOK ME TRAINED SPOTTER
&&Local storm report, Feb 25, 1:36 AM EST, 1 hour 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
136 AM EST MON FEB 25 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0100 AM SNOW CARIBOU NWS 46.87N 68.01W
02/25/2019 M7.9 INCH AROOSTOOK ME OFFICIAL NWS OBS
1049 PM SNOW 2 SW CARY 45.97N 67.89W
02/24/2019 M1.7 INCH AROOSTOOK ME TRAINED SPOTTER
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 3:14 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | CAR | 57 hr | |
| Feb 25, 5:31 AM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | CAR | Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset | 33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.