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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Caribou, ME

November 30, 2020Hancock County, Washington County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Nov 30, 2020, 12:11 AM EST for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Nov 30, 2020, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 32 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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

The facts

Issued
Nov 30, 2020, 12:11 AM EST (05:11 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2020, 8:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 1, 2020, 1:29 PM EST
In force
17 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 05:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 30, 9:57 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ene Somesville, METREE IN ROAD BLOCKING BOTH LANES.
Nov 30, 10:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 504 Sse Winter Harbor, MEMESONET STATION DW2258 WINTER HARBOR-SERC.
Nov 30, 10:06 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sw Trenton, METREE ON WIRES.
Nov 30, 10:12 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ese Trenton, METREE AND WIRES DOWN.
Nov 30, 10:31 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Brooklin, MEMESONET STATION CW6596 BROOKLIN SCHOOL.
Nov 30, 10:46 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 565 Nne Penobscot, MEMESONET STATION EW7703 PENOBSCOT 5 NE.
Nov 30, 11:01 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 Ene Brooksville, MEMESONET STATION CW6342 SEDGWICK RIDGE.
Nov 30, 11:35 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG7 Nw Ellsworth, MEWIRES DOWN.
Dec 1, 1:51 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Ene Trescott, MEBOOT COVE, LUBEC.
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nne Marion, METREE DOWN IN ROAD WITH WIRES INVOLVED (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Wsw Marshfield, METREE DOWN IN ROAD WITH WIRES INVOLVED (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 E Roque Bluffs, METREE ON LINE, 1 LINE DOWN (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 S Charlotte, METREE DOWN IN ROAD (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sw Trescott, METREE DOWN ON ROAD (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Alexander, METREE IN ROAD (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Marion, METREE DOWN. REPORTED AT ROUTE 86 MARION, ME (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Sse Northfield, METREE DOWN (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nne Jonesport, METREE DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROAD (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Nne Alexander, METREE ON LINES, BURNING (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGCooper, METREE DOWN IN ROAD WITH WIRES INVOLVED (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGEastport, METREE DOWN (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGPerry, METREES ON POWER LINES, ON FIRE (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 2:45 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Blue Hill, METREE DOWN.
Dec 1, 2:57 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Lamoine, METREE DOWN.
Dec 1, 3:26 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Nne Trenton, MEAWOS STATION KBHB BAR HARBOR AIRPORT.
Dec 1, 3:50 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nne Mariaville, METREE DOWN IN ROAD.
Dec 1, 10:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wnw Cutler, MEWIRE DOWN ALONG SIDE OF ROAD STILL CHARGED, GROUND FIRE.
Dec 1, 10:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Marion, METREE DOWN IN ROAD FULLY BLOCKING.
Dec 1, 11:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Ene Charlotte, METREE ON LINE BURNING, LIVE WIRE ON GROUND (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 11:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 N Columbia, METREE ON LINES, LINES HANGING LOW.
Dec 1, 11:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMarshfield, MELIVE LINE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD (TIME ESTIMATED).
Dec 1, 11:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nw Bar Harbor, METREES AND WIRES DOWN IN 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 00:00Z, 5.2 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 00:00Z on 2020-11-30Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 00:00Z on 2020-11-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 86 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1406 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

740 
WWUS71 KCAR 300511
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1211 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

MEZ029-030-301315-
/O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0005.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0003.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
1211 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.
  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ015>017-301315-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0005.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, and Princeton
1211 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Central Washington and Interior 
  Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MS
8 follow-up statements
754 
WWUS71 KCAR 300839
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
339 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

MEZ029-030-301645-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
339 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.
  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ015>017-301645-
/O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0005.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,
Wesley, and Princeton
339 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central 
  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-301645-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, 
Vanceboro, and Topsfield
339 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MS
082 
WWUS71 KCAR 301423
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

MEZ029-030-302230-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-302230-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
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
923 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
259 
WWUS71 KCAR 302020
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
320 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

MEZ029-030-010430-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
320 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-010430-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
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
320 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central 
  Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
701 
WWUS71 KCAR 302311
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
611 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

MEZ029-030-010715-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
611 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-010715-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.201201T0100Z-201201T2100Z/
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
611 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central 
  Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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
785 
WWUS71 KCAR 010204
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
904 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

MEZ029-030-011015-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
904 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Through 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-011015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
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
904 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central 
  Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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
330 
WWUS71 KCAR 010915
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
415 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

MEZ029-030-011715-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
415 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Through 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-011715-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
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
415 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central 
  Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hewitt
137 
WWUS71 KCAR 011443
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
943 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

MEZ029-030-012100-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
943 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-012100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
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
943 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Central 
  Washington, Interior Hancock and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
692 
WWUS71 KCAR 011829
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
129 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

MEZ029-030-012100-
/O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0015.201201T1829Z-201201T2100Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
129 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-032-011930-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/
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
129 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminshed but gusts to 40 mph can be expected this
afternoon.

$$

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 Nov 30, 12:10 AM EST, 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 30, 12:10 AM EST, 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1210 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will exit across the Maritimes tonight. Strong low
pressure will approach from the southwest late Monday and track well
west of the area Tuesday. A cold front will cross the region Tuesday
night. Low pressure will remain northwest of the area Wednesday and
continue north through Quebec on Thursday. An upper trough will
cross the region Friday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
12:05 AM Update:
Upgraded coastal Hancock and Washington Counties to a High Wind
Warning with this update based on the latest 0z guidance.
Confidence is now above 80 percent over these zones. A High Wind
Watch remains in effect for the next tier of zones inland where
confidence in the strongest winds mixing to the surface remains
below 80 percent. Otherwise, no significant changes were made to
the immediate near term forecast other than minor adjustments to
match observations.

Previous discussion:
High pressure sliding off the Mid-Atlantic coast combined with upper
ridging across the area will maintain a clear to partly cloudy night
tonight. The mostly clear sky and warmer air aloft will allow for a
low level stable layer and patchy fog to form. Moisture accreting on
the roads may result in some light patchy black ice as temperatures
drop a few degrees below freezing in most inland locations. Our
focus on Monday will be on a large storm system tracking north
through the Appalachians. Clouds will quickly increase through
midday and rain will spread into the Downeast region around mid
afternoon. Rain will progress north arriving in northern Maine early
Monday evening with rain getting heavier Downeast through the
afternoon. Rain will be supported by a corridor of moisture
extending from a couple hundred miles east of the southeast coast,
north into our region. The increasing gradient between high pressure
east of Nova Scotia and the low tracking north into New York state
will result in an increasing southeast wind during the course of the
day. Some wind gusts along the coast may approach 35 mph late in the
day.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
By Mon evening, H5 trof currently dropping into the nrn Plains, wl
hv closed off acrs the midwest with significant moisture streaming
into the area fm the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic. PW values look to
be on the order of 1.25 inches over Downeast areas Mon night into
Tue aftn. Upr lvl jet streak wl rapidly intensify acrs wrn
areas Mon night, leaving ern and srn areas vulnerable to heavy
rainfall.

As upr jet streak strengthens this will, in turn, lead to a
strong LLJ also dvlpng late Mon aftn. By Mon evng, this wl hv
strengthened to 75-85kts acrs sern areas of the FA. All signs
are pointing to damaging winds acrs these areas, thus have
issued a High Wind Watch for areas mainly to the south and east
of State Rte 6 tomorrow night thru Tue. Opted to linger high
winds acrs the entire Watch area thru 21z, though wrn areas
likely to experience drop off in winds shortly aft 12z. A
secondary surge in LLJ acrs Washington Cnty wl lkly keep
damaging wind threat into the aftn hrs. Wl lkly need to address
a tier or two of zones further to the north as a Wind Advisory
area, however immediate threat looks to be damaging winds over
the southeast.

In addition to the damaging winds, locally hvy rainfall is also a
threat over Downeast. Hv increased qpf totals to between 4.5-5
inches acrs coastal and central Washington County from late Mon aftn
into Tue evng. Remainder of area likely to see between 1-3
inches with most of the region seeing the heaviest rain drg the
overnight hrs. Ern zones likely to see rain come in two surges,
similar to the timing of the winds. The first will be Mon night when
1-2 inches is possible over sern areas. Rain looks to "lighten" up
for a few hrs on Tue morning before intensifying again into the aftn
where another 2-2.25 inches falls on already saturated ground. Srn
and ern areas remain in marginal risk area for excessive rainfall
from WPC this aftn.

Rainfall then moves east into NB Tue night with cooler air moving
into the region. H5 low rmns stacked ovr wrn Quebec with isold
shower possible on Wed under pcldy skies. Highs on Wed wl rmn above
normal thru the end of the period with m40s for ern areas and nr 40F
acrs the northwest.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Upr low conts to plague the northeast thru the end of the week
with unsettled wx contg. Clds and cooler wx expected, however
high temps wl rmn above normal thru the weekend. Med range
guidance hinting at potentially active pd twd the weekend, with
GFS/CMC hinting at sfc low near the Gulf of Maine tho EC is
delayed until later in the weekend. Will continue with chc pops
for the weekend with snow in the north and rain over the south.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
NEAR TERM:
Tonight: VFR, dropping to MVFR across the north late. Light S wind.

Monday: MVFR dropping to IFR from south to north. Increasing SSE
wind. LLWS develops late in the day out of the south.

SHORT TERM:
Mon night-Tue...IFR expected all terminals Mon night in heavy
rain. Strong wind gusts expected at BHB and BGR from the south,
approaching 45kts+. LLWS expected into Tue morning.

Tue night-Wed...IFR Tue evening, before improving to MVFR by
midnight. VFR expected Wed. S 5-10kts, gusting to 20kts in the
evening.

Wed night-Thu...VFR early, dropping to IFR/low MVFR in -shsn
across the north into Thu morning. Downeast terminals likely to
see VFR. SSW 5-10kts.

Thu night-Fri...Mainly VFR. SW 5-10kts.

&&

.MARINE...
NEAR TERM:
Wind and seas will be below SCA tonight. Winds will increase
from the south on Monday as a long southerly fetch develops off
the east coast. Winds gusts will approach 30 kt late Monday and
seas will build up to 6 ft in response to the south wind.

SHORT TERM: Gale force winds will be ongoing at the start of the
period. Seas will build to 14 to 18 feet on the coastal waters
by Tue morning before diminishing in the evening. Seas remain
elevated above SCA levels through the day Thursday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Confidence is increasing in heavy rainfall expected over
Downeast, especially south of the State Route 6 corridor with
3, to as much as 5 inches, expected in a 36-hr period. 2-3
inches are expected in the Piscataquis and Penobscot basins with
river rises possible. Some of the Hydrological River models
show the Piscataquis River getting within a few feet of
bankfull. One piece of forecast guidance continues to bring
Dover-Foxcroft above flood stage, but it remains an outlier.
Attm, the official forecast from the NERFC keeps Dover-Foxcroft
below flood stage through Tuesday morning. The Piscataquis River
has a low river bed and tends to rise rather quickly in heavy
rain events, so it will need to be monitored if the heavy
rainfall axis shifts to the w.

The more significant concern is smaller streams and bogs
filling up and spilling over w/water spilling on the roads. This
would be more nuisance or minor flooding, with a few road
closures. The latest indicators on the soil moisture show 75-80%
across northern and central areas, while Downeast was 45-50%.
So some infiltration of rain initially is possible, especially
across the Downeast. However, with that being said, the
intensity of the rainfall especially across eastern Washington
County as being projected by the guidance and WPC, could point
to concerns for street flooding due to drains/culverts spilling
over. So, things will need to be monitored as we close in toward
the event.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
High tide Monday night and Tuesday morning coupled w/the strong
SSE wind and high seas could lead to overwash or minor coastal
flooding. A Coastal Flood Statement has been issued for the
Monday night high tide (11 pm at Bar Harbor). Although this will
be a fairly low high tide, winds on the order of 40-45 kts and
seas nearing 10 feet may cause minor splashover.

High tides at Bar Harbor, at 11 AM Tuesday morning and 11:35 PM
Tuesday night, are forecast to be 12.0 ft and 10.4 ft. The
local wave runup does show Seawall Road seeing some overwash
during the morning cycle. Given the strong SSE winds that are
forecasted, some beach erosion is also possible such as at Rogue
Bluffs.

&&

.CLIMATE...
We are forecasting a high of 56F on Tuesday, December 1st in
Caribou. The record high for December 1st is 48F, set in 1991.
The last time we observed a high of 56F or warmer during the
month of December was on December 14, 2010, when the high was
57F. The all-time record high for the month of December is 58F,
set on December 12, 1950. Weather records date back to 1939.

In Houlton, we are forecasting a high of 57F. The record high of
52F was set back in 1975. The all-time high for the month of
December is 59F, which was set on December 5, 1950 and tied
again on December 11, 1969. Weather records date back to 1948.

In Millinocket, we are forecasting a high of 55F. The record
high is 57F, set in 1934. Weather record date back to 1903.

In Bangor, we are forecasting a high of 57F. The record high is
59F, set in 2006. Our forecast low of 50F on Tuesday would also
break the daily and monthly record warmest low; although it is
possible the temperature may drop below 50F during the last
evening hours. The warmest December low in Bangor is 48F set on
December 20th, 1957. Finally, the record daily precipitation
for December 1st of 1.15 inches is forecast to be broken.
Weather records date back to 1925.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon
     for MEZ015>017.
     High Wind Warning from 8 PM Monday to 4 PM EST Tuesday for
     MEZ029-030.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 3 PM Monday to 6 PM EST Tuesday for
     ANZ050>052.

&&

Near Term...Bloomer/MStrauser
Short Term...Farrar
Long Term...Farrar
Aviation...Bloomer/Farrar
Marine...Bloomer/Farrar
Hydrology...
Tides/Coastal Flooding...
Climate...
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 29, 9:35 PM EST, 2 hours 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
935 PM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-010245-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
935 PM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

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.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Strengthening low pressure will bring a period of heavy rain and
gusty winds to the area late Monday into Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of
1 to 3 inches of rain is possible with the Piscataquis region
possibly seeing up to 2.5 inches of rain. Significant river and
stream rises are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ050>052-010245-
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-
935 PM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...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.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ015>017-029-030-010245-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
935 PM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine,
Interior DownEast Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Watch.

In addition to the damaging winds, strengthening low pressure will
bring a period of heavy rain to the area late Monday into Tuesday.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible with some areas in
eastern Washington County seeing close to 5 inches of rain. River
and streams will see some significant rises.

Along the coast, some minor coastal flooding is possible at the time
of high tide Tuesday morning due to the combination of the strong
onshore winds and very high seas.

.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 30, 3:39 AM ESTWind AdvisoryCARHancock, Penobscot, Washington34 hr
Nov 30, 10:02 AM ESTStorm WarningCAR18 hr
Nov 30, 1:59 PM ESTFlood WatchCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington26 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.