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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Caribou, ME
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.
- 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
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.