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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Nov 11, 2021, 3:29 PM EST for Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Nov 12, 2021, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 11, 2021, 3:29 PM EST (20:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 12, 2021, 3:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Nov 12, 2021, 10:47 PM EST
- In force
- 8 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 20:29 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, 8.5 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
- 1781 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -23 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
260 WWUS71 KCAR 112029 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 329 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 MEZ029-030-120430- /O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0003.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 329 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread 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. && $$ MEZ015>017-120430- /O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 329 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
6 follow-up statements
623 WWUS71 KCAR 112301 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 601 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 MEZ029-030-120715- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 601 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread 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. && $$ MEZ015>017-120715- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 601 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CB
836 WWUS71 KCAR 120213 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 913 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 MEZ029-030-121015- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 913 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread 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. && $$ MEZ015>017-121015- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 913 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CB
594 WWUS71 KCAR 120744 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 244 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 MEZ029-030-122200- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 244 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread 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. && $$ MEZ015>017-122200- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.211112T2000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 244 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VJN
409 WWUS71 KCAR 122033 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 333 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 MEZ029-030-130445- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 333 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread 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. && $$ MEZ015>017-130445- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 333 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
404 WWUS71 KCAR 122306 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 606 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 MEZ029-030-130600- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 606 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread 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. && $$ MEZ015>017-130600- /O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 606 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and powerlines. Isolated to scattered power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CB
598 WWUS71 KCAR 130347 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1047 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 MEZ029-030-130500- /O.CAN.KCAR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0600Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1047 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The wind will rapidly diminish late this evening. A few gusts to around 40 mph are still possible late this evening along the coast. $$ MEZ015>017-130500- /O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0600Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, and Princeton 1047 PM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The wind will rapidly diminish across the area late this evening and the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$ CB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2:35 AM EST | Gale Warning | CAR | 44 hr | |
| Nov 11, 3:27 PM EST | Storm Warning | CAR | 31 hr | |
| Nov 11, 3:29 PM EST | High Wind Warning | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 31 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.