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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Caribou, ME

December 11, 20216 counties in Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Dec 11, 2021, 4:39 AM EST for 6 counties in Maine. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2021, 4:39 AM EST (09:39 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 12, 2021, 11:59 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Aroostook County, ME, Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Washington County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:41 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

Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 164 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, Caribou, ME at 00:00Z on 2021-12-11Temperature 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, Caribou, ME at 00:00Z on 2021-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 388 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
474 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
388 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
443 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

876 
WWUS71 KCAR 110939
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
439 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MEZ029-030-112100-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0000Z-211212T1000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
439 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
869 
WWUS71 KCAR 112027
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
327 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MEZ001>006-121000-
/O.EXB.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0600Z-211212T1800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
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, 
and Smyrna Mills
327 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern 
  Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and 
  Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ029-030-121000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0000Z-211212T1000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
327 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
371 
WWUS71 KCAR 112332
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
632 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MEZ029-030-120745-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0000Z-211212T1000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
632 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MEZ001>006-120745-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0600Z-211212T1800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
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, 
and Smyrna Mills
632 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern 
  Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and 
  Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
724 
WWUS71 KCAR 120213
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

MEZ010-121015-
/O.EXA.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0600Z-211212T1800Z/
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ029-030-121000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ001>006-121015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.211212T0600Z-211212T1800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
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, 
and Smyrna Mills
913 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northwest 
  Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and 
  Northern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Buster
737 
WWUS71 KCAR 120928
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
428 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

MEZ029-030-121030-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,
Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
428 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased. Thus, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MEZ001>006-010-121800-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
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, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
428 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northwest 
  Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, Northern 
  Penobscot and Central Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
929 
WWUS71 KCAR 121659
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1159 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

MEZ001>006-010-121800-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211212T1800Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
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, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
1159 AM EST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below advisory criteria.

$$

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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.