Alert archive / Maine / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this high wind warning at Jan 16, 2021, 3:15 AM EST for Knox County, Lincoln County, Waldo County, Maine. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 16, 2021, 3:15 AM EST (08:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 16, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 16, 2021, 6:32 PM EST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
Counties Knox County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Waldo County, ME
The radar
The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:16 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 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 87 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
- 1111 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
482 WWUS71 KGYX 160815 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 315 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 MEZ026>028-161615- /O.UPG.KGYX.WI.Y.0001.210116T1400Z-210117T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.HW.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/ Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville 315 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. 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. && $$ MEZ023>025-161615- /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0001.210116T1400Z-210117T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc- Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, and Bowdoin 315 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
4 follow-up statements
834 WWUS71 KGYX 160858 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 358 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 MEZ026>028-161700- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0001.210116T1600Z-210117T0000Z/ Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville 358 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. 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. && $$ NHZ014-161700- /O.EXA.KGYX.WI.Y.0001.210116T1400Z-210117T0000Z/ Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook 358 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ023>025-161700- /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0001.210116T1400Z-210117T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc- Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, and Bowdoin 358 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
017 WWUS71 KGYX 161643 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1143 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 MEZ026>028-170000- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/ Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville 1143 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Lincoln and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ023>025-NHZ014-170000- /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook 1143 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$
921 WWUS71 KGYX 162042 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 342 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 MEZ023>025-NHZ014-162145- /O.CAN.KGYX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook 342 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The core of strongest winds have shifted east and away from the area. $$ MEZ026>028-170000- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/ Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville 342 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Lincoln and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$
129 WWUS71 KGYX 162332 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 MEZ026>028-170045- /O.CAN.KGYX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/ Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville 632 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 3:07 AM EST | Storm Warning | GYX | 15 hr | |
| Jan 16, 3:22 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | GYX | Cumberland, York | 13 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:22 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | GYX | Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo | 13 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:44 PM EST | Gale Warning | GYX | 30 hr | |
| Jan 16, 3:44 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GYX | 57 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.