Alert archive / Maine / Wind Chill Warnings in 2021
Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this wind chill warning at Mar 1, 2021, 2:39 AM EST for Franklin County, Oxford County, Somerset County, Maine; Coos County, New Hampshire. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. 7 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, 2:39 AM EST (07:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 10:53 AM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
Counties Franklin County, ME, Oxford County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Coos County, NH
The radar
The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:40 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 7:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | Bryant Pond, ME | |
| Mar 2, 7:15 AM EST | EXTR WIND CHILL -35 | St. Zacharie Crossing, ME | HADS STATION STZM1. |
| Mar 2, 8:57 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 W Stoneham, ME | |
| Mar 2, 9:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 6 W Carrabassett Valley, ME | WEATHER STATION IS LOCATED AT 2,087 FEET IN ELEVATION. |
| Mar 2, 10:14 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Bethel, ME | |
| Mar 2, 10:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Sugarloaf Mountain, ME | |
| Mar 2, 10:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 4 Ssw Otisfield, ME |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 118 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
- 1574 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 125 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 214 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
858 WWUS41 KGYX 010739 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 239 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY... .A bitterly cold air mass will blast through New England tonight into Tuesday. Air temperatures falling to near 0 degrees combined with very gusty winds are expected to lead to dangerously cold wind chills for a time Tuesday morning in our northernmost zones. Very cold wind chills are also expected just south of the mountains and into the foothills over the same time frame. MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-011545- /O.UPG.KGYX.WC.A.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos- Southern Coos- Including the cities of Lancaster, Upton, Wilsons Mills, Phillips, Millsfield, Bingham, Berlin, Jackman, Colebrook, Avon, Seboomook, Pittston Farm, Roxbury, Moosehead, Errol, Oquossoc, Kingfield, Davis, Long Pond, Coburn Gore, Middle Dam, South Arm, Rangeley, Byron, Andover, Milan, New Portland, York Pond, Dummer, and Brassua 239 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin and Northern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MEZ012>014-NHZ003-004-011545- /O.NEW.KGYX.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Including the cities of Rumford, Albany, Jackson, Jay, Wilton, Thornton, Athens, Bryant Pond, Fryeburg, Chesterville, Crawford Notch, Sugar Hill, Norway, Temple, Bethel, Pittsfield, Littleton, Farmington, Oxford, Cornville, Milton, Hanover, Lincoln, Newry, Locke Mills, Skowhegan, Woodstock, North Conway, New Sharon, Madison, Chatham, New Vineyard, Conway, Waterville Valley, Bethlehem, Palmyra, and Embden 239 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. In Maine, Southern Somerset, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WW
5 follow-up statements
598 WWUS41 KGYX 011233 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 733 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY... .A bitterly cold air mass will blast through New England tonight into Tuesday. Air temperatures falling to near 0 degrees combined with very gusty winds are expected to lead to dangerously cold wind chills for a time Tuesday morning in our northernmost zones. Very cold wind chills are also expected just south of the mountains and into the foothills over the same time frame. MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-012045- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos- Southern Coos- Including the cities of Lancaster, Upton, Wilsons Mills, Phillips, Millsfield, Bingham, Berlin, Jackman, Colebrook, Avon, Seboomook, Pittston Farm, Roxbury, Moosehead, Errol, Oquossoc, Kingfield, Davis, Long Pond, Coburn Gore, Middle Dam, South Arm, Rangeley, Byron, Andover, Milan, New Portland, York Pond, Dummer, and Brassua 733 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin and Northern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MEZ012>014-NHZ003-004-012045- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Including the cities of Rumford, Albany, Jackson, Jay, Wilton, Thornton, Athens, Bryant Pond, Fryeburg, Chesterville, Crawford Notch, Sugar Hill, Norway, Temple, Bethel, Pittsfield, Littleton, Farmington, Oxford, Cornville, Milton, Hanover, Lincoln, Newry, Locke Mills, Skowhegan, Woodstock, North Conway, New Sharon, Madison, Chatham, New Vineyard, Conway, Waterville Valley, Bethlehem, Palmyra, and Embden 733 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. In Maine, Southern Somerset, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WW
726 WWUS41 KGYX 012020 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 320 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY... .A bitterly cold air mass will blast through New England tonight into Tuesday. Air temperatures falling to near 0 degrees combined with strong winds are expected to lead to dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning in and north of the mountains. Very cold wind chills are also expected just south of the mountains and into parts of the foothills over the same time frame. MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-020430- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos- Southern Coos- Including the cities of Lancaster, Upton, Wilsons Mills, Phillips, Millsfield, Bingham, Berlin, Jackman, Colebrook, Avon, Seboomook, Pittston Farm, Roxbury, Moosehead, Errol, Oquossoc, Kingfield, Davis, Long Pond, Coburn Gore, Middle Dam, South Arm, Rangeley, Byron, Andover, Milan, New Portland, York Pond, Dummer, and Brassua 320 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin and Northern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MEZ012>014-NHZ003-004-020430- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Including the cities of Rumford, Albany, Jackson, Jay, Wilton, Thornton, Athens, Bryant Pond, Fryeburg, Chesterville, Crawford Notch, Sugar Hill, Norway, Temple, Bethel, Pittsfield, Littleton, Farmington, Oxford, Cornville, Milton, Hanover, Lincoln, Newry, Locke Mills, Skowhegan, Woodstock, North Conway, New Sharon, Madison, Chatham, New Vineyard, Conway, Waterville Valley, Bethlehem, Palmyra, and Embden 320 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. In Maine, Southern Somerset, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Legro
766 WWUS41 KGYX 020305 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1005 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY... .A bitterly cold air mass will blast through New England tonight into Tuesday. Air temperatures falling to near 0 degrees combined with strong winds are expected to lead to dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning in and north of the mountains. Very cold wind chills are also expected just south of the mountains and into parts of the foothills over the same time frame. MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-021115- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.W.0001.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos- Southern Coos- Including the cities of Lancaster, Upton, Wilsons Mills, Phillips, Millsfield, Bingham, Berlin, Jackman, Colebrook, Avon, Seboomook, Pittston Farm, Roxbury, Moosehead, Errol, Oquossoc, Kingfield, Davis, Long Pond, Coburn Gore, Middle Dam, South Arm, Rangeley, Byron, Andover, Milan, New Portland, York Pond, Dummer, and Brassua 1005 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin and Northern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MEZ012>014-NHZ003-004-021115- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.Y.0005.210302T0700Z-210302T1600Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Including the cities of Rumford, Albany, Jackson, Jay, Wilton, Thornton, Athens, Bryant Pond, Fryeburg, Chesterville, Crawford Notch, Sugar Hill, Norway, Temple, Bethel, Pittsfield, Littleton, Farmington, Oxford, Cornville, Milton, Hanover, Lincoln, Newry, Locke Mills, Skowhegan, Woodstock, North Conway, New Sharon, Madison, Chatham, New Vineyard, Conway, Waterville Valley, Bethlehem, Palmyra, and Embden 1005 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. In Maine, Southern Somerset, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MJC
165 WWUS41 KGYX 020806 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 306 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED THIS MORNING... .A bitterly cold air mass will continue to push into New England this morning. Air temperatures falling to near 0 degrees combined with strong winds are expected to lead to dangerously cold wind chills this morning in and north of the mountains. Very cold wind chills are also expected just south of the mountains and into parts of the foothills over the same time frame. MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-021600- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos- Southern Coos- Including the cities of Lancaster, Upton, Wilsons Mills, Phillips, Millsfield, Bingham, Berlin, Jackman, Colebrook, Avon, Seboomook, Pittston Farm, Roxbury, Moosehead, Errol, Oquossoc, Kingfield, Davis, Long Pond, Coburn Gore, Middle Dam, South Arm, Rangeley, Byron, Andover, Milan, New Portland, York Pond, Dummer, and Brassua 306 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin and Northern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 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... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MEZ012>014-NHZ003-004-021600- /O.CON.KGYX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Including the cities of Rumford, Albany, Jackson, Jay, Wilton, Thornton, Athens, Bryant Pond, Fryeburg, Chesterville, Crawford Notch, Sugar Hill, Norway, Temple, Bethel, Pittsfield, Littleton, Farmington, Oxford, Cornville, Milton, Hanover, Lincoln, Newry, Locke Mills, Skowhegan, Woodstock, North Conway, New Sharon, Madison, Chatham, New Vineyard, Conway, Waterville Valley, Bethlehem, Palmyra, and Embden 306 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Carroll and Northern Grafton Counties. In Maine, Southern Somerset, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WW
912 WWUS41 KGYX 021553 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1053 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...ARCTIC AIR MASS BEGINS TO LESSEN ITS GRIP... .A bitterly cold air mass is moving away from New England late this morning. Temperatures are beginning to rebound and winds are beginning to slacken, however low wind chills below negative 20 are expected through the afternoon toward the north before winds lessen overnight. MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-022100- /O.CAN.KGYX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.WW.Y.0010.210302T1553Z-210302T2100Z/ Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos- Southern Coos- Including the cities of Lancaster, Upton, Wilsons Mills, Phillips, Millsfield, Bingham, Berlin, Jackman, Colebrook, Avon, Seboomook, Pittston Farm, Roxbury, Moosehead, Errol, Oquossoc, Kingfield, Davis, Long Pond, Coburn Gore, Middle Dam, South Arm, Rangeley, Byron, Andover, Milan, New Portland, York Pond, Dummer, and Brassua 1053 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties. In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin and Northern Oxford Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Damaging winds will down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MEZ012>014-NHZ003-004-021700- /O.CAN.KGYX.WC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Including the cities of Rumford, Albany, Jackson, Jay, Wilton, Thornton, Athens, Bryant Pond, Fryeburg, Chesterville, Crawford Notch, Sugar Hill, Norway, Temple, Bethel, Pittsfield, Littleton, Farmington, Oxford, Cornville, Milton, Hanover, Lincoln, Newry, Locke Mills, Skowhegan, Woodstock, North Conway, New Sharon, Madison, Chatham, New Vineyard, Conway, Waterville Valley, Bethlehem, Palmyra, and Embden 1053 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds are beginning to lessen and temperatures are beginning to warm. $$ MEC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2:39 AM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | GYX | Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | 32 hr |
| Mar 1, 3:18 AM EST | Gale Warning | GYX | 50 hr | |
| Mar 1, 3:18 AM EST | Storm Warning | GYX | 36 hr | |
| Mar 1, 3:18 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | GYX | 36 hr | |
| Mar 1, 3:23 AM EST | Wind Advisory | GYX | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln and 5 more | 37 hr |
| Mar 1, 8:22 AM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | GYX | Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York | 6 hr |
| Mar 1, 3:02 PM EST | High Wind Warning | GYX | Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | 24 hr |
| Mar 1, 5:06 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | GYX | Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford | 54 min |
| Mar 1, 6:38 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | GYX | Carroll, Grafton | 37 min |
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.