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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Caribou, ME

March 1, 2021Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind chill warning at Mar 1, 2021, 1:14 AM EST for Aroostook County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County, Maine. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 1:14 AM EST (06:14 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
In force
8 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 06:14 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 2, 6:51 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 Nnw Van Buren, MECO-OP OBSERVER STATION VANM1 VAN BUREN 1 NNE.
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Sw Fort Kent, ME
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 41 Ne Mount Katahdin, ME
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 41 N Limestone, ME
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.91 W Presque Isle, ME
Mar 2, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.71 N Caribou, MECO-OP OBSERVER STATION CARM1 CARIBOU NWS.
Mar 2, 7:15 AM ESTEXTR WIND CHILL -35St. Zacharie Crossing, MEHADS STATION STZM1.
Mar 2, 7:30 AM ESTEXTR WIND CHILL -373 Ene Smyrna Mills, MEMESONET STATION GHG05 2 ENE SMYRNA MILLS.
Mar 2, 7:53 AM ESTEXTR WIND CHILL -383 N Saint Agatha, ME

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 00:00Z, 6.2 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Caribou, ME at 00:00Z on 2021-03-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 75 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
875 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
75 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

136 
WWUS41 KCAR 010614
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
114 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-011415-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WC.A.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
114 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

&&

$$

CB
7 follow-up statements
045 
WWUS41 KCAR 010618
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
118 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-011700-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
118 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-011-031-032-011700-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of East Millinocket, Guilford, Howland,
Danforth, Presque Isle, Springfield, Sherman, Van Buren, Patten,
Hodgdon, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Medway,
Millinocket, Ashland, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft,
Topsfield, and Milo
118 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, 
  and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

CB
768 
WWUS41 KCAR 011628
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1128 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-020000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
1128 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-011-031-032-020000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of East Millinocket, Guilford, Howland,
Danforth, Presque Isle, Springfield, Sherman, Van Buren, Patten,
Hodgdon, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Medway,
Millinocket, Ashland, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft,
Topsfield, and Milo
1128 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, 
  and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

Norcross
170 
WWUS41 KCAR 012054
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
354 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-020500-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
354 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-011-031-032-020500-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of East Millinocket, Guilford, Howland,
Danforth, Presque Isle, Springfield, Sherman, Van Buren, Patten,
Hodgdon, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Medway,
Millinocket, Ashland, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft,
Topsfield, and Milo
354 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, 
  and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

Norcross
446 
WWUS41 KCAR 012322
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
622 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-020730-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
622 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets 
indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure 
outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food 
and fresh water.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-011-031-032-020730-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of East Millinocket, Guilford, Howland,
Danforth, Presque Isle, Springfield, Sherman, Van Buren, Patten,
Hodgdon, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Medway,
Millinocket, Ashland, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft,
Topsfield, and Milo
622 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, 
  and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

CB
458 
WWUS41 KCAR 020214
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
914 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-021015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
914 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets 
indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure 
outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food 
and fresh water.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-011-031-032-021015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1500Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of East Millinocket, Guilford, Howland,
Danforth, Presque Isle, Springfield, Sherman, Van Buren, Patten,
Hodgdon, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Medway,
Millinocket, Ashland, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft,
Topsfield, and Milo
914 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, 
  and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

CB
586 
WWUS41 KCAR 020752
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
252 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-021500-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
252 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 35 to 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the 
wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can 
occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not 
taken.

Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets 
indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure 
outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food 
and fresh water.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-011-031-032-021500-
/O.CON.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of East Millinocket, Guilford, Howland,
Danforth, Presque Isle, Springfield, Sherman, Van Buren, Patten,
Hodgdon, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Medway,
Millinocket, Ashland, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft,
Topsfield, and Milo
252 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, 
  and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

Bloomer
733 
WWUS41 KCAR 021520
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1020 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

MEZ001-003-004-010-022100-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0006.210302T1600Z-210302T2100Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount Katahdin,
Clayton Lake, Blanchard, Greenville, Baker Lake, Madawaska,
Churchill Dam, Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St
Park, Monson, and Allagash
1020 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ002-005-006-031-022100-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.WC.Y.0006.210302T1600Z-210302T2100Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Mars Hill, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Milo,
East Millinocket, Millinocket, Sherman, Van Buren, Presque Isle,
Medway, Ashland, Dover-Foxcroft, Patten, Hodgdon, Caribou, and
Guilford
1020 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine 
to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if 
precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

&&

$$

MEZ011-032-021630-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/
Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Vanceboro, Topsfield, Howland, Lincoln,
Danforth, and Springfield
1020 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 1:18 AM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryCARAroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington33 hr
Mar 1, 2:44 AM ESTStorm WarningCAR40 hr
Mar 1, 2:44 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningCAR36 hr
Mar 1, 8:19 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementCARHancock5 hr
Mar 1, 8:19 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCARWashington5 hr
Mar 1, 3:31 PM ESTWind AdvisoryCARAroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington28 hr

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.