Alert archive / Maine / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2021, 9:45 AM EDT for Piscataquis County, Maine. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2021, 9:45 AM EDT (13:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
County Piscataquis County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1:19 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Greenville, ME | |
| Mar 29, 4:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Abbot, ME | LARGE SPRUCE TREE UPROOTED & LAYING ON POWER LINES. TIME IS APPROX. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 12:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 151 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
- 537 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 3 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
314 WWUS71 KCAR 291345 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 945 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 MEZ010-292300- /O.UPG.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0002.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/ Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 945 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Piscataquis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-292300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 945 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VJN
3 follow-up statements
558 WWUS71 KCAR 291404 CCA NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Caribou ME 1004 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 MEZ010-292300- /O.UPG.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/ /O.COR.KCAR.HW.W.0002.210329T1403Z-210329T2300Z/ Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1004 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Piscataquis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-292300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1004 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VJN
604 WWUS71 KCAR 291917 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 317 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 MEZ010-292300- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/ Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 317 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Piscataquis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-292300- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 317 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VJN
185 WWUS71 KCAR 292258 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 658 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 MEZ010-300000- /O.EXP.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/ Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 658 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to diminish this evening. $$ MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-300000- /O.EXP.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 658 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to diminish this evening. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 3:58 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | CAR | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington | 15 hr |
| Mar 29, 5:21 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CAR | Aroostook | 25 hr |
| Mar 29, 6:56 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CAR | 9 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.