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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Gray, ME

January 24, 202111 counties in Maine; 6 counties in New Hampshire

NWS Gray, ME issued this wind advisory at Jan 24, 2021, 6:50 AM EST for 11 counties in Maine; 6 counties in New Hampshire. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 24, 2021, 6:50 AM EST (11:50 UTC)
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 3:04 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

Counties Androscoggin County, ME, Cumberland County, ME, Franklin County, ME, Kennebec County, ME, Knox County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Oxford County, ME, Sagadahoc County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Waldo County, ME, York County, ME, Belknap County, NH, Carroll County, NH, Hillsborough County, NH, Merrimack County, NH, Rockingham County, NH, Strafford County, NH

The radar

The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:52 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, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 18 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, Gray, ME at 00:00Z on 2021-01-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Gray, ME at 00:00Z on 2021-01-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1140 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
282 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

205 
WWUS71 KGYX 241150
NPWGYX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
650 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

MEZ012>014-018>028-033-NHZ004-006-008>010-012>015-242000-
/O.NEW.KGYX.WI.Y.0002.210124T1150Z-210124T2100Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-
Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, 
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot, 
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Biddeford,
Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, 
Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, 
Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, 
Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, 
Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, 
Lincolnville, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Wakefield, Bridgewater, 
Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, 
Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, 
Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Barrington, Rochester, Dover, 
Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Manchester, Pelham, 
Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, Chester, Derry, 
Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, 
Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, Amherst, Milford, 
Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, and Weare
650 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40-50  
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central southern New Hampshire and interior
  and coastal western Maine.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will be strongest in the
  morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
289 
WWUS71 KGYX 241203
NPWGYX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
703 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

MEZ012>014-018>028-033-NHZ004-006-008>010-012>015-242015-
/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-
Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, 
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot, 
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Biddeford,
Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, 
Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, 
Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, 
Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, 
Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, 
Lincolnville, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Wakefield, Bridgewater, 
Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, 
Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, 
Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Barrington, Rochester, Dover, 
Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Manchester, Pelham, 
Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, Chester, Derry, 
Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, 
Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, Amherst, Milford, 
Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, and Weare
703 AM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New 
  Hampshire and south central, southwest and western Maine.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill in the single digits is expected
  through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
427 
WWUS71 KGYX 242004
NPWGYX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
304 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

MEZ012>014-018>028-033-NHZ004-006-008>010-012>015-242115-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210124T2100Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-
Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, 
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot, 
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Biddeford,
Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, 
Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, 
Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, 
Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, 
Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, 
Lincolnville, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Wakefield, Bridgewater, 
Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, 
Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, 
Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Barrington, Rochester, Dover, 
Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Manchester, Pelham, 
Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, Chester, Derry, 
Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, 
Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, Amherst, Milford, 
Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, and Weare
304 PM EST Sun Jan 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish late today and this evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 12:20 PM ESTGale WarningGYX9 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.