Alert archive / Maine / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Apr 12, 2020, 2:47 PM EDT for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 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
- Apr 12, 2020, 2:47 PM EDT (18:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2020, 12:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 10 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 18:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 3:50 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Surry, ME | WIRES IN ROADWAY. |
| Apr 13, 6:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 Ssw Otis, ME | WIRES DOWN IN ROADWAY AT COLEMAN DR AND GREEN LAKE RD. |
| Apr 13, 9:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nne Trenton, ME | |
| Apr 13, 9:29 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Southwest Harbor, ME | WIRES IN ROADWAY ON CLARK POINT RD. |
| Apr 13, 9:39 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Brooksville, ME | TREE ON BAGADUCE RD. |
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, 6.8 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
- 1581 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 126 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
951 WWUS71 KCAR 121847 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 247 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 MEZ029-030-130900- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0003.200413T1800Z-200414T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0001.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 247 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. 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. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-032-130900- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0003.200413T1800Z-200414T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 247 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-031-130900- /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Southern 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, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 247 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. 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. && $$ VJN
7 follow-up statements
414 WWUS71 KCAR 122205 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 605 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 MEZ029-030-130615- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 605 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest wind will be along the immediate shoreline and across the higher terrain. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-130615- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 605 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. 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. && $$ CB
497 WWUS71 KCAR 130112 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 912 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 MEZ029-030-130915- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 912 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest wind will be along the immediate shoreline and across the higher terrain. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-130915- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 912 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. 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. && $$ CB
941 WWUS71 KCAR 130750 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 350 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 MEZ029-030-132000- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 350 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-132000- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 350 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Interior Hancock, and Northern and Central Washington counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. 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. && $$ Duda
726 WWUS71 KCAR 131619 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1219 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 MEZ029-030-140100- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1219 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-140100- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.200413T1800Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1219 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Interior Hancock, and Northern and Central Washington counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. 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. && $$ VJN
734 WWUS71 KCAR 131845 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 245 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 MEZ029-030-140400- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 245 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-140400- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 245 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. 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. && $$ VJN
150 WWUS71 KCAR 140220 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1020 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 MEZ029-030-140400- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1020 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-140400- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1020 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
024 WWUS71 KCAR 140340 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1140 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 MEZ029-030-140445- /O.EXP.KCAR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1140 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... Winds will continue to diminish, thus the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire at midnight. $$ MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-031-032-140445- /O.EXP.KCAR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/ 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- 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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1140 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... Winds will continue to diminish, thus the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at midnight. $$ Duda
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 Apr 12, 12:48 PM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 12:48 PM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1248 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will move east of the region today. Low pressure
tracks west of the region Monday and Monday night. Low pressure
tracks south of the region Wednesday and Thursday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
1245 AM Update: We again reduced fcst cld cvr across the Rgn
into the erly aftn based on latest sat imagery trends, then
merged with increased cld cvr for the late aftn with the apch
of a lead s/wv sliding E from QB. Otherwise, fcst hrly
temps/dwpts were updated from latest sfc obs trends to msly
unchgd fcst hi temps.
Orgnl Disc: Dry today for most areas, but in the extreme north
(St John Valley) looks like a chance of rain. Looks like a weak
low level boundary sets up over or just north of the St John
Valley of far Northern Maine, with light overrunning rain on the
north (cool) side of the boundary. Appears the best overrunning
precip will be just north of the border, but can't rule out
some light rain from Estcourt to Van Buren. More clouds in the
north today as a result, with mostly cloudy skies this afternoon
in the north and partly cloudy skies Downeast.
Look for increasing clouds tonight as the next system
approaches. Strong low pressure will be tracking from SW to NE
and passing well NW of us, meaning we will be on the warm side
of the system unlike with the last system. Some light rain
could break out after midnight, mainly Downeast. Too warm for
any snow or freezing rain. Also could be some patchy fog after
midnight as low level onshore flow increases with plenty of low
level moisture from the wet soils or wet remaining snowpack.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
High Wind Watch has been issued Monday into Monday evening for the
Upper Penobscot Valley and all of Downeast Maine, including the
Greater Bangor region.
An intensifying area of low pressure will lift north of the
Upper Great Lakes region early Monday and into western Quebec
Province by late Monday afternoon. As it does so, rain will
develop across the region early Monday and continue into Monday
evening. Deep layer Southerly flow layer will develop across the
region in advance of an cold/occluded frontal system approaching
from the west. This will result in good moisture transport
across the region, with precipitable water values increasing to
1.0" to 1.25" during Monday afternoon. This poses the threat
for locally heavy rainfall at times on Monday (See more about
this in hydrology section below).
Of greater concern on Monday will be the strong low level jet of 60
to 80 kts at 925MB that will traverse portions of Downeast Maine
later Monday. Despite less than ideal lapse rates, certainly the
potential for some of those stronger winds to mix down to the
surface, considering the strength of the wind field aloft. Looks
like the best potential for those stronger will be across Downeast
areas, as well as the Upper Penobscot Valley, later Monday afternoon
into Monday evening before the core of the stronger winds moves into
New Brunswick. The strong wind gusts will result in the potential
for power outages, especially with the expected rainfall and
saturated soil conditions.
The steadier rainfall and the threat of the strongest winds
will end later Monday night with partial clearing expected.
Tuesday will be fair with brisk west to south west winds
expected. Fair weather is expected Tuesday evening
Temperatures through the period will tend to average a few degrees
above normal for this time of year.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Low pressure will pass well south and east of the Maine coast
on Wednesday but couldn't rule out a few showers, mainly
Downeast. A series of short waves will cross the region late
week with just a slight chance of a shower, otherwise fair
weather is expected. Some indications that there may be a more
significant low to affect the region by next weekend. Temperatures
through the longer term period will be near normal.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR today and breezy from the S/SW in the afternoon.
VFR this evening except possible MVFR at FVE. Late tonight
expect IFR ceilings to develop Downeast, including BGR and BHB.
SHORT TERM:
Monday...IFR. Rain will be locally heavy rain at times. South
wind increasing to 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts 40 to 45
kts, mainly KBGR/KBHB terminals.
Monday Night...IFR in rain early, then improving to VFR late.
South Winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts 40 to 45 kt early,
diminishing after midnight and becoming southwest.
Tuesday thru Thursday...VFR. Gusty West to Southwest winds on
Tuesday.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Onshore winds approaching small craft levels this
afternoon and early evening, then easing a bit late in the
night. Seas 2 to 4 feet today and tonight.
SHORT TERM: Have issued a Storm Watch For Monday afternoon
through Monday evening. A strong southerly low level jet will
bring the potential for gusts as high as 50 kt to the coastal
waters Monday afternoon into Monday evening. Seas during this
time will build to 10 to 16 ft. Visibility will be reduced to 1
to 3 NM in rain and patchy fog Monday and Monday night. Winds/seas
will gradually decrease to SCA levels after later Monday night
and on Tuesday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Widespread rain event expected Monday into Monday night. Rainfall
amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible regionwide. Significant
rises on rivers and streams are expected, mainly across Northern
and Central areas, due to the combination of early week
rainfall and significant snow melt. Be alert for the possibility
of flood watches and/or warnings as we head into the mid week
period.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...High Wind Watch from Monday afternoon through late Monday
night for MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032.
MARINE...Storm Watch from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for
ANZ050>052.
&&
Near Term...VJN
Short Term...Duda
Long Term...Duda
Aviation...VJN/Duda
Marine...VJN/Duda
Hydrology...VJNHazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 4:48 AM EDT, 9 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 448 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 MEZ001>006-010-031-130900- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis- 448 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Rain is expected Monday into Monday night. Rainfall amounts of 0.75 to 1.25 inches are expected. South wind will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph at times Monday afternoon into Monday evening. The combination of early week rainfall and mild temperatures is expected to result in significant rises on area rivers and streams through mid week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-130900- Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Northern Washington- 448 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast 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. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. Rain is expected Monday into Monday night. Rainfall amounts of 1.0 to 1.50 inches are expected. The combination of early week rainfall and mild temperatures is expected to result in significant rises on area rivers and streams through mid week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ050>052-130900- 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- 448 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...Today and 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 3:43 AM EDT | Storm Watch | CAR | 11 hr | |
| Apr 12, 3:49 AM EDT | High Wind Watch | CAR | Hancock, Penobscot, Washington | 11 hr |
| Apr 12, 2:43 PM EDT | Storm Warning | CAR | 32 hr | |
| Apr 12, 2:47 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | CAR | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington | 33 hr |
| Apr 12, 2:52 PM EDT | Flood Watch | CAR | Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset | 69 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.