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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Caribou, ME

December 5, 2021Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Dec 5, 2021, 4:31 PM EST for Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Dec 6, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2021, 4:31 PM EST (21:31 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 6, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 7, 2021, 3:12 AM EST
In force
14 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 21:30 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 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 2021-12-05Temperature 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 2021-12-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1014 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
95 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

047 
WWUS71 KCAR 052131
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
431 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-061000-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.211206T1800Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
431 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph expected
  along the Downeast coast with 40 to 45 mph interior Downeast.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 4 AM 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
753 
WWUS71 KCAR 052330
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
630 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-060730-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.211206T1800Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
630 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph expected
  along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across interior
  Downeast Maine. 

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 4 AM 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
238 
WWUS71 KCAR 060204
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
904 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-061015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.211206T1800Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
904 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across 
  interior Downeast Maine.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 4 AM 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
219 
WWUS71 KCAR 060830
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
330 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-061630-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.211206T1800Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
330 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across 
  interior Downeast Maine.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 4 AM 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.

&&

$$
402 
WWUS71 KCAR 061507
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1007 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-070000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.211206T1800Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
1007 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across 
  interior Downeast Maine.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
333 
WWUS71 KCAR 062129
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
429 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-070900-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
429 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph expected
  along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across interior
  Downeast areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
784 
WWUS71 KCAR 062313
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
613 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-070715-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
613 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across 
  interior Downeast areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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
995 
WWUS71 KCAR 070209
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
909 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-070900-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
909 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected along the Downeast coast, and 40 to 45 mph across 
  interior Downeast areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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
466 
WWUS71 KCAR 070812
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
312 AM EST Tue Dec 7 2021

MEZ015>017-029-030-070915-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-211207T0900Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of 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, and Cherryfield
312 AM EST Tue Dec 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds have shifted east of the region.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 5, 2:52 AM ESTGale WarningCAR55 hr
Dec 5, 3:00 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington37 hr
Dec 5, 4:56 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementCARHancock, Washington21 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.