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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Caribou, ME
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2:52 AM EST | Gale Warning | CAR | 55 hr | |
| Dec 5, 3:00 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CAR | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington | 37 hr |
| Dec 5, 4:56 PM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 21 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.