Storm Watch 1, NWS Caribou, ME

426 
WHUS71 KCAR 282326
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
626 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

ANZ050>052-010730-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.A.0001.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.A.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
626 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY
NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 
  2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate 
  on vessels.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Monday evening through 
  Tuesday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

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981 
WHUS71 KCAR 010219
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
919 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

ANZ050>052-011030-
/O.CON.KCAR.SR.A.0001.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.UP.A.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
919 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY
NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 
  2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate 
  on vessels.

* WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME, Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic 
  Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME 
  to Stonington, ME out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Monday evening through 
  Tuesday evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late 
  Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

450 
WHUS71 KCAR 010744
MWWCAR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
244 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

ANZ050>052-011545-
/O.UPG.KCAR.SR.A.0001.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.SR.W.0003.210302T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KCAR.UP.A.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.UP.W.0001.210302T1000Z-210302T1600Z/
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-
244 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME 
  out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to 
  Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from 
  Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM 
  to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.    
                                                               
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
104 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will cross the region today. Low pressure will
approach tonight and track north of the area Monday morning
pulling an occluded front through. An Arctic cold front will
cross the area Monday night. Cold high pressure will build in
from the west on Tuesday while low pressure intensifies over
the Maritimes. Low pressure will remain over the Maritimes
Wednesday and Thursday.
&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Update...
High pressure will cross the region this afternoon with
generally partly sunny skies across the forecast area. High
temperatures will range from the mid to upper 30s north, to the
lower 40s Downeast. Have updated the forecast to adjust for
current conditions along with afternoon temperatures and clouds.
The Small Craft Advisory has also been extended through 5 PM
for much of the waters, with the exception of the intracoastal
waters, due to seas.

Previous Discussion...
Hi and mid cldnss ahead of the next s/wv complex alf from the
upper Great Lakes and OH vly will arrive late in the day and
erly eve ovr Wrn areas and spread ovr the rest of the FA durg
the ovrngt hrs. Winds, which will initially be lgt durg the eve,
will begin to increase from the SSE late tngt, meaning ovrngt
lows will be mild and occur erly arnd mdngt, with temps steady
and slowly rising by daybreak. Longer range models bring lgt sn
across the N and lgt mixed precip Cntrl/Downeast by daybreak Mon
ahead of lengthy N-S occluded front apchg from Wrn QB with a
slower trend in onset tmg from prev model runs and fcst updates
by about 3 to 6 hrs.
&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Low pressure tracking into Quebec Monday morning will pull an
occluded front into the area. This front will extend south to a
triple point low tracking off Southern New England. This system will
bring some snow north and rain Downeast Monday morning. Warmer air
lifting north ahead of the occlusion may change precipitation over
to rain as far north as southeastern Aroostook County by midday
Monday before the front and precipitation slides east of the area.
Snow amounts Monday morning will range from 2 to 3 inches north to
little or none Downeast. As the occlusion slides east, the triple
point low will rapidly intensify over the Maritimes. This low,
combined with high pressure building into the Mid-west, will usher
in bitterly cold Arctic air on very strong gusty northwest winds
Monday night into Tuesday. Some snow showers or an isolated snow
squall are possible over the north Monday evening as the Arctic air
surges in. Frigid wind chills and freezing spray over the waters
will be likely Tuesday. Winds will diminish Tuesday night.
&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Tuesday's cold blast will be a quick hitter with high pressure
building in and upper level ridging building over bringing
moderation on Wednesday. Thursday will remain dry and be a little
milder as high pressure moves through. Low pressure over the
Maritimes is then expected to retrograde toward eastern Quebec
Friday possibly backing some of the cold Arctic air to our north
back down into our area. Models differ on the timing of the return
of this cold air. It does not, however, look as severe as the cold
blast expected on Tuesday. Dry weather is expected to persist
through the weekend as a broad upper level ridge builds into the
nations mid-section and low pressure tracking off the Mid-Atlantic
coast passes well out to sea.
&&

.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR/MVFR ceilings across the north and mountains
this afternoon. VFR Downeast. Northwest/west winds 10 to 15
knots, becoming light later this afternoon. VFR across the
region early tonight, then MVFR late with developing snow
north, rain/snow Downeast. Southerly low level wind shear
developing across the entire region overnight. Light winds
early tonight, then south/southeast 10 to 15 knots with gusts
up to 20 knots late.

SHORT TERM: Monday: IFR, improving to VFR Downeast and MVFR
over the north. SSW wind shear possibly Monday morning. S winds
becoming NW.

Monday night: VFR Downeast, MVFR to VFR north. gusty NW winds.

Tuesday: VFR. Strong gusty NW winds.

Tuesday night: VFR. NW winds.

Wednesday: VFR. W winds.

Wednesday night: VFR, possibly dropping to MVFR over the far north
at times. W winds.

Thursday: VFR. Light NW winds.
&&

.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: The Small Craft Advisory has been extended through 5
PM for much of the waters, with the exception of the
intracoastal waters, due to seas. Conditions will be below
small craft advisory levels on the intracoastal waters through
this afternoon. S winds and seas ramp back up to SCA conditions
by daybreak Mon.

SHORT TERM: A SCA will likely be needed Monday, increasing to a
gale Monday night through Tuesday with freezing spray likely
late Monday night into Tuesday. Winds will diminish to SCA late
Tuesday night then drop below SCA Wednesday into Thursday.
&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A high astronomical tide around 12 PM on Monday combined with
a potential storm surge could generate a few areas of minor
splash over across low lying roadways.
&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Monday evening through late Tuesday night for
     ANZ050>052.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ050-
     051.

&&

Near Term...Norcross/VJN
Short Term...Bloomer
Long Term...Bloomer
Aviation...Norcross/Bloomer
Marine...Norcross/VJN/Bloomer
Tides/Coastal Flooding...VJN

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
248 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

MEZ001>004-011100-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-
248 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

A period of accumulating snowfall is likely across Northwest and far
Northeast Maine on Monday prior to the arrival of an arctic cold
front. Temperature will be a critical element with above freezing
temperatures resulting in possibly less accumulation and even the
possibility of rain mixing in.

The arrival of arctic air will be accompanied by possible snow
squalls Monday night and strong gusty winds, bitter wind chills,
and potential significant blowing snow Monday night and Tuesday.

Please monitor latest forecast updates and possible winter weather
headline statements for any of these events.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

MEZ005-006-010-011-015>017-029>032-011100-
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
248 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,
Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine
and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ050>052-011100-
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-
248 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

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.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

VJN

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
1050 AM EST SUN FEB 28 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1050 AM     SNOW             1 NNW ABBOT             45.20N 69.46W
02/28/2021  M3.0 INCH        PISCATAQUIS        ME   TRAINED SPOTTER

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