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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Caribou, ME

September 29, 2020Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Sep 29, 2020, 2:37 PM EDT for Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Sep 30, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 18 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
Sep 29, 2020, 2:37 PM EDT (18:37 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 30, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 30, 2020, 2:44 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Washington County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Sep 30, 10:26 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Bangor, MELARGE TREE & POWER LINES DOWN BLOCKING OHIO ST IN BANGOR JUST PAST ROCK CHURCH.
Sep 30, 10:28 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGBangor, METREE DOWN BLOCKING WARREN ST BETWEEN 3RD ST & SANFORD ST.
Sep 30, 10:33 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Sorrento, METREE DOWN ON WIRES.
Sep 30, 10:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Deer Isle, METREES AND WIRES DOWN BLOCKING PART OF THE ROAD.
Sep 30, 10:38 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Sedgwick, METREE DOWN ON OLD COUNTY ROAD.
Sep 30, 11:37 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHolden, ME40 FOOT TREE FELL ON POWER LINES ON MAIN RD NEAR THE PD.
Sep 30, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 575 Ne Alexander, METIME ESTIMATED.
Sep 30, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAlexander, MELARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROUTE 9. TIME ESTIMATED.
Sep 30, 12:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGCherryfield, MELARGE TREE DOWN.
Sep 30, 12:35 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Hudson, MESEVERAL 4 INCH DIA TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES.
Sep 30, 12:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wnw Dedham, MELARGE PINE TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES BLOCKING COTTAGE SHORE DRIVE.
Sep 30, 12:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGBar Harbor, METREE DOWN BLOCKING EDEN ST.
Sep 30, 12:51 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNorthfield, MEROUTE 162 SOUTH OF BOG LAKE REDUCED TO ONE LANE DUE TO TREES DOWN.
Sep 30, 1:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 E Princeton, METREE DOWN ON POWERLINES VIA BAILEYVILLE PD FACEBOOK PAGE.
Sep 30, 1:31 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNorcross, MEMULTIPLE LARGE HEMLOCK TREES DOWN ON CAMPS ON SOUTH TWIN LAKE. 1 STRUCTURE HAS FULLY CAVED IN DUE TO A TREE.
Sep 30, 1:36 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 E Dedham, ME1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
Sep 30, 1:54 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Ellsworth, MEROUTE 230 CLOSED DUE TO WIRES ACROSS ROADWAY.
Sep 30, 2:52 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGArgyle, MERT. 116 CLOSED DUE TO WIRES ACROSS ROADWAY.

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, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 203 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2020-09-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2020-09-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 68 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
753 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

957 
WWUS71 KCAR 291837
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
237 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

MEZ029-030-300900-
/O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0002.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
237 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>017-031-032-300900-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
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
237 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far 
  Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley 
  Maine.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Bloomer
6 follow-up statements
974 
WWUS71 KCAR 292204
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
604 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

MEZ029-030-300615-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
604 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>017-031-032-300615-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
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
604 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far 
  Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley 
  Maine.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
268 
WWUS71 KCAR 300059
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
859 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

MEZ029-030-300900-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
859 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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>017-031-032-300900-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
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
859 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far 
  Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley 
  Maine.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
239 
WWUS71 KCAR 300728
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
328 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

MEZ029-030-301530-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
328 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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>017-031-032-301530-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.200930T1200Z-201001T0000Z/
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
328 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far 
  Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley 
  Maine.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
767 
WWUS71 KCAR 301155
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
755 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

MEZ029-030-302100-
/O.EXT.KCAR.HW.W.0002.200930T1200Z-200930T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
755 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Highest wind gusts over higher and open terrain.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>017-031-032-302100-
/O.EXT.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.200930T1200Z-200930T2100Z/
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
755 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Highest wind gusts over higher and open terrain.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far 
  Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley 
  Maine.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
156 
WWUS71 KCAR 301418
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1018 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

MEZ015-016-302100-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200930T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200930T2100Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, and Great Pond
1018 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot and Interior Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ029-030-302100-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200930T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
1018 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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>006-010-011-017-031-032-302100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200930T2100Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
1018 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far 
  Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley 
  Maine.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
543 
WWUS71 KCAR 301844
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

MEZ015-016-029-030-301945-
/O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200930T2100Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, 
Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, 
and Cherryfield
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds have moved east of the warning area.

$$

MEZ001>006-010-011-017-031-032-301945-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200930T2100Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-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, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds have moved east of the advisory area.

$$

VJN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 29, 3:00 AM EDTGale WatchCAR12 hr
Sep 29, 2:34 PM EDTGale WarningCAR24 hr
Sep 29, 2:37 PM EDTWind AdvisoryCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington24 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.