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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Dec 16, 2021, 3:32 PM EST for Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County, Maine. It took effect at Dec 17, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2021, 3:32 PM EST (20:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 17, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Aroostook County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 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 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 138 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
- 457 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 511 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 624 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
944 WWUS71 KCAR 162032 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 332 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MEZ011-015>017-029>032-170200- /O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0015.211216T2032Z-211217T0200Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 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, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 332 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001-003-004-010-170445- /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.211217T0900Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 332 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Sinko
7 follow-up statements
578 WWUS71 KCAR 162313 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 613 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MEZ011-015>017-029>032-170200- /O.CON.KCAR.FG.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211217T0200Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 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, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 613 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001-003-004-010-170715- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.211217T0900Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 613 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
854 WWUS71 KCAR 170134 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 834 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MEZ011-015>017-029>032-170600- /O.EXT.KCAR.FG.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211217T0600Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 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, Cherryfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 834 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001-003-004-010-170945- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.211217T0900Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 834 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CB
038 WWUS71 KCAR 170353 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1053 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MEZ029-030-170500- /O.CAN.KCAR.FG.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211217T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1053 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Patchy fog is expected late this evening and early Friday morning, but widespread dense fog is no longer expected. $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-170600- /O.CON.KCAR.FG.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211217T0600Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1053 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001-003-004-010-171200- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.211217T0900Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1053 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ CB
475 WWUS71 KCAR 170605 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 105 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 MEZ011-015>017-031-032-170900- /O.EXP.KCAR.FG.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211217T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.FG.Y.0016.211217T0605Z-211217T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 105 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ001-003-004-010-171415- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.211217T0900Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 105 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northwest Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$
516 WWUS71 KCAR 170807 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 307 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 MEZ011-015>017-031-032-170915- /O.CAN.KCAR.FG.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211217T0900Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 307 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MEZ001-003-004-010-171615- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.211217T0900Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 307 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northwest Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$
856 WWUS71 KCAR 171434 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 934 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 MEZ001-003-004-010-171800- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 934 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northwest Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Sinko
021 WWUS71 KCAR 171745 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1245 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 MEZ001-003-004-010-171845- /O.EXP.KCAR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211217T1800Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1245 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... West to Northwest winds gusts have fallen below wind advisory criteria. We will continue to remain gusty this afternoon with gusts 30 to 40 MPH at times, especially in the higher terrain. Winds may cause minor damage to tree branches and blow around loose objects. $$ Sinko
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 3:32 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | CAR | Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | 9 hr |
| Dec 16, 3:34 PM EST | Gale Warning | CAR | 21 hr | |
| Dec 16, 3:34 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | CAR | 39 hr |
Nearby
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.