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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Caribou, ME

March 29, 20216 counties in Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Mar 29, 2021, 3:58 AM EDT for 6 counties in Maine. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2021, 3:58 AM EDT (07:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
9 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 08:02 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, 8.0 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 2021-03-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 743 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
464 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
743 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1152 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

725 
WWUS71 KCAR 290758
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-291600-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, Blanchard, 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
358 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far 
  Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and 
  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
  winds may blow down tree limbs and powerlines, resulting in
  isolated power outages.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MS
5 follow-up statements
394 
WWUS71 KCAR 291039
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
639 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-291845-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, Blanchard, 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
639 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far 
  Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and 
  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong
  winds may blow down tree limbs and powerlines, resulting in
  isolated power outages. Patchy blowing snow may reduce
  visibility across open areas of northern Aroostook County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MS
314 
WWUS71 KCAR 291345
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
945 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MEZ010-292300-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0002.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
945 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.
  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-292300-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.210329T1400Z-210329T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, 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
945 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far 
  Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and 
  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

VJN
558 
WWUS71 KCAR 291404 CCA
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1004 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MEZ010-292300-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/
/O.COR.KCAR.HW.W.0002.210329T1403Z-210329T2300Z/
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
1004 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.
  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-292300-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, 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
1004 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far 
  Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and 
  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

VJN
604 
WWUS71 KCAR 291917
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
317 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MEZ010-292300-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
317 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. 
  Numerous power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-292300-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, 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
317 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far 
  Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and 
  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

VJN
185 
WWUS71 KCAR 292258
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
658 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MEZ010-300000-
/O.EXP.KCAR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
658 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening.

$$

MEZ001>006-011-015>017-029>032-300000-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210329T2300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-
Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
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, 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
658 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 5:21 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningCARAroostook25 hr
Mar 29, 9:45 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningCARPiscataquis9 hr
Mar 29, 6:56 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCAR9 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.