Alert archive / Maine / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Gray, ME
NWS Gray, ME issued this high wind warning at Dec 10, 2023, 2:56 AM EST for Knox County, Waldo County, Maine. It took effect at Dec 11, 2023, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. 22 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
- Dec 10, 2023, 2:56 AM EST (07:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 11, 2023, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2023, 9:51 AM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gray, ME
Counties Knox County, ME, Waldo County, ME
The radar
The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 5:45 AM EST | FLOOD | 2 Ese Prospect, ME | Meadow Road in Stockton Springs flooded. |
| Dec 11, 6:00 AM EST | RAIN 2.48 | 3 W Prospect, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-27 Prospect 2.6 W. |
| Dec 11, 6:15 AM EST | RAIN 2.2 | Belfast, ME | Mesonet station FW6428 Belfast. |
| Dec 11, 6:15 AM EST | RAIN 2.21 | 1 Sw Belmont, ME | Mesonet station GW1279 Belmont. |
| Dec 11, 6:15 AM EST | RAIN 2.51 | Searsport, ME | Mesonet station GW0780 Searsport. |
| Dec 11, 6:16 AM EST | RAIN 2.49 | 3 W Lincolnville, ME | Mesonet station GW3175 Lincolnville. |
| Dec 11, 6:18 AM EST | RAIN 2.5 | 2 Ne Morrill, ME | Mesonet station GW0502 Waldo. |
| Dec 11, 6:30 AM EST | RAIN 2.61 | 2 Nne Rockland, ME | Cocorahs station ME-KX-18 Rockland 1.4 E. |
| Dec 11, 6:30 AM EST | RAIN 3.1 | 1 Ne Camden, ME | Cocorahs station ME-KX-25 Camden. |
| Dec 11, 6:49 AM EST | RAIN 3.17 | Camden, ME | Still raining. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 2.43 | 4 N Winterport, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-8 Winterport 2.9 N. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 2.69 | 2 Nnw Liberty, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-30 Belfast 14.2 W. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 2.88 | 3 Wnw Searsport, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-32 Belfast 3.9 NNE. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 3.03 | 3 W Union, ME | Cocorahs station ME-KX-12 Union 3.0 W. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 3.22 | 1 Nw Camden, ME | Cocorahs station ME-KX-23 Camden 0.2 W. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 3.29 | 2 N Union, ME | Cocorahs station ME-KX-10 Union 2.1 NNE. |
| Dec 11, 7:00 AM EST | RAIN 3.52 | 1 Ssw Belmont, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-3 Belmont 2.7 SSE. |
| Dec 11, 7:17 AM EST | RAIN 2.8 | 3 S Swanville, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-24 Swanville 2.7 S. |
| Dec 11, 7:38 AM EST | RAIN 2.25 | 2 W Owls Head, ME | Reported by Weather Spotter. |
| Dec 11, 8:00 AM EST | RAIN 2.65 | 3 Ese Palermo, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-33 Palermo 3.3 ESE. |
| Dec 11, 8:50 AM EST | RAIN 2.6 | Unity, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WL-31 Unity. |
| Dec 11, 9:40 AM EST | FLOOD | Washington, ME | Washington route 220 near the intersection of route 105 is reduced to one lane due to flooding. |
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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 101 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
- 694 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 198 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 218 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
947 WWUS71 KGYX 100756 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 256 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ019>021-100900- /O.CAN.KGYX.HW.A.0002.231211T0500Z-231211T2100Z/ Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec- Including the cities of Greene, Wales, Gray, Vassalboro, Waterville, Turner, New Gloucester, Sidney, Minot, China, Gorham, North Windham, Windsor, Sabattus, Lewiston, Palermo, Livermore Falls, Augusta, and Auburn 256 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... $$ MEZ027-028-102000- /O.UPG.KGYX.HW.A.0002.231211T0500Z-231211T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Thomaston, Rockland, Northport, Belfast, Hope, Searsmont, Camden, Lincolnville, Appleton, Owls Head, and Rockport 256 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ022>026-NHZ014-102000- /O.UPG.KGYX.HW.A.0002.231211T0500Z-231211T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Knox, Arrowsic, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Seabrook, Alna, Brunswick, Topsham, Phippsburg, Newcastle, Greenland, Morrill, Bath, Wiscasset, Portland, Bristol, Whitefield, Jackson, Montville, Damariscotta, Waldo, Old Orchard Beach, Brooks, Kittery, Unity, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Bremen, Hampton Falls, Winterport, Hampton, Bowdoinham, Dresden, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, Rye, Biddeford, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Saco, Liberty, and Bowdoin 256 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects including holiday decorations. && $$ Tubbs
9 follow-up statements
086 WWUS71 KGYX 101001 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 501 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ027-028-102215- /O.NEW.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.231210T1001Z-231210T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Thomaston, Rockland, Northport, Belfast, Hope, Searsmont, Camden, Lincolnville, Appleton, Owls Head, and Rockport 501 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ022>026-NHZ014-102215- /O.NEW.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.231210T1001Z-231210T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Knox, Arrowsic, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Seabrook, Alna, Brunswick, Topsham, Phippsburg, Newcastle, Greenland, Morrill, Bath, Wiscasset, Portland, Bristol, Whitefield, Jackson, Montville, Damariscotta, Waldo, Old Orchard Beach, Brooks, Kittery, Unity, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Bremen, Hampton Falls, Winterport, Hampton, Bowdoinham, Dresden, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, Rye, Biddeford, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Saco, Liberty, and Bowdoin 501 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ012>014-018>021-033-NHZ010-013-101500- /O.NEW.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.231210T1001Z-231210T1500Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Strafford-Interior Rockingham- Including the cities of Greene, Naples, Wales, Locke Mills, New Sharon, Gray, Vassalboro, Bridgton, Waterville, Rochester, Temple, Turner, New Gloucester, Sidney, Hanover, Chesterville, Dover, Madison, Wilton, Goodwins Mills, Skowhegan, Minot, Somersworth, Limington, Norway, Sanford, China, Gorham, Milton, Durham, Oxford, Buxton, Plaistow, Rumford, Exeter, Newry, North Windham, Newton, Windsor, Sabattus, Hampstead, Lewiston, Cornville, New Vineyard, Atkinson, Palermo, Harrison, Madbury, Bethel, Livermore Falls, Rollinsford, Athens, Augusta, Derry, Hollis, Fryeburg, Pittsfield, Salem, Embden, Palmyra, Berwick, Barrington, Alfred, Chester, Bryant Pond, Jay, Farmington, Lebanon, and Auburn 501 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Maine, Central Interior Cumberland, Kennebec, Southern Somerset, Androscoggin, Interior York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Southern Franklin, and Southern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Strafford and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ Tubbs
833 WWUS71 KGYX 101202 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 702 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ027-028-110015- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T1500Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Thomaston, Rockland, Northport, Belfast, Hope, Searsmont, Camden, Lincolnville, Appleton, Owls Head, and Rockport 702 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ NHZ006-008-009-012-015-101500- /O.EXA.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T1500Z/ Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Eastern Hillsborough-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Wakefield, Meredith, Tuftonboro, Brookfield, Moultonborough, Bridgewater, Loudon, Weare, Dunbarton, Hooksett, Boscawen, Mont Vernon, Ossipee, Canterbury, Pelham, Nashua, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, Gilford, Laconia, Manchester, Goffstown, Wolfeboro, Concord, Milford, and Amherst 702 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Western and Central Hillsborough, Belknap, Merrimack, Southern Carroll, and Eastern Hillsborough Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ022>026-NHZ014-110015- /O.CON.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T1500Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Knox, Arrowsic, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Seabrook, Alna, Brunswick, Topsham, Phippsburg, Newcastle, Greenland, Morrill, Bath, Wiscasset, Portland, Bristol, Whitefield, Jackson, Montville, Damariscotta, Waldo, Old Orchard Beach, Brooks, Kittery, Unity, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Bremen, Hampton Falls, Winterport, Hampton, Bowdoinham, Dresden, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, Rye, Biddeford, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Saco, Liberty, and Bowdoin 702 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ012>014-018>021-033-NHZ010-013-101500- /O.CON.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T1500Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Strafford-Interior Rockingham- Including the cities of Greene, Naples, Wales, Locke Mills, New Sharon, Gray, Vassalboro, Bridgton, Waterville, Rochester, Temple, Turner, New Gloucester, Sidney, Hanover, Chesterville, Dover, Madison, Wilton, Goodwins Mills, Skowhegan, Minot, Somersworth, Limington, Norway, Sanford, China, Gorham, Milton, Durham, Oxford, Buxton, Plaistow, Rumford, Exeter, Newry, North Windham, Newton, Windsor, Sabattus, Hampstead, Lewiston, Cornville, New Vineyard, Atkinson, Palermo, Harrison, Madbury, Bethel, Livermore Falls, Rollinsford, Athens, Augusta, Derry, Hollis, Fryeburg, Pittsfield, Salem, Embden, Palmyra, Berwick, Barrington, Alfred, Chester, Bryant Pond, Jay, Farmington, Lebanon, and Auburn 702 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Maine, Central Interior Cumberland, Kennebec, Southern Somerset, Androscoggin, Interior York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Southern Franklin, and Southern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Strafford and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ Tubbs
381 WWUS71 KGYX 101453 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 953 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ027-028-110300- /O.EXT.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Hope, Appleton, Owls Head, Rockport, Thomaston, Northport, Camden, Searsmont, Belfast, Lincolnville, and Rockland 953 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. 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... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ022>026-NHZ014-110300- /O.EXT.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Portsmouth, Bristol, Jackson, Winterport, Bowdoin, Yarmouth, Portland, Montville, Old Orchard Beach, Hampton, Bath, Hampton Falls, South Portland, Phippsburg, Knox, Dresden, Damariscotta, Liberty, Arrowsic, Alna, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, Kittery, Bremen, Topsham, Saco, Bowdoinham, Newcastle, Whitefield, Rye, Morrill, Brooks, Seabrook, Unity, Cape Elizabeth, Biddeford, Waldo, Westbrook, Wiscasset, North Hampton, Greenland, and Brunswick 953 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ012>014-018>021-033-NHZ006-008>010-012-013-015-102000- /O.EXT.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Southern Carroll-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford- Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Somersworth, Naples, Bryant Pond, New Gloucester, Embden, Atkinson, Wolfeboro, Dunbarton, Norway, Chesterville, Pittsfield, Palermo, Peterborough, Oxford, Buxton, Gray, Hampstead, Canterbury, Alfred, Temple, Concord, Sharon, Lewiston, Durham, Newton, Rollinsford, Goffstown, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Turner, Hooksett, Bridgton, Exeter, Meredith, Harrison, Weare, Vassalboro, Derry, Augusta, Nashua, Athens, Gorham, Palmyra, Livermore Falls, Loudon, Windsor, Lebanon, Hollis, Greene, Chester, Rochester, Manchester, Sabattus, Berwick, Sanford, Farmington, Milton, Boscawen, Gilford, Wilton, Sidney, Minot, Auburn, Milford, Fryeburg, Dover, Barrington, Pelham, Ossipee, Moultonborough, China, Wales, Laconia, New Sharon, Goodwins Mills, North Windham, Newry, Mont Vernon, Madbury, Wakefield, Jay, Salem, Locke Mills, Plaistow, Waterville, Tuftonboro, Limington, Cornville, Madison, Skowhegan, Rumford, Hanover, Amherst, Bethel, and New Vineyard 953 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ Legro
179 WWUS71 KGYX 101506 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 NHZ014-110315- /O.CAN.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Hampton Falls, Hampton, Portsmouth, Rye, North Hampton, Seabrook, and Greenland 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NHZ008-012-013-015-101615- /O.CAN.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ Merrimack-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Goffstown, Manchester, Atkinson, Dunbarton, Hooksett, Mont Vernon, Exeter, Boscawen, Salem, Plaistow, Weare, Derry, Peterborough, Nashua, Milford, Hampstead, Canterbury, Loudon, Pelham, Concord, Sharon, Hollis, Amherst, Newton, and Chester 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MEZ027-028-110315- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Hope, Appleton, Owls Head, Rockport, Thomaston, Northport, Camden, Searsmont, Belfast, Lincolnville, and Rockland 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MEZ022>026-110315- /O.CON.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Including the cities of Bristol, Jackson, Winterport, Bowdoin, Yarmouth, Portland, Montville, Old Orchard Beach, Bath, South Portland, Phippsburg, Knox, Dresden, Damariscotta, Liberty, Arrowsic, Alna, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, Kittery, Bremen, Topsham, Saco, Bowdoinham, Newcastle, Whitefield, Morrill, Brooks, Unity, Cape Elizabeth, Biddeford, Waldo, Westbrook, Wiscasset, and Brunswick 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ012>014-018>021-033-NHZ006-009-010-102000- /O.CON.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Southern Carroll-Belknap-Strafford- Including the cities of Rollinsford, Somersworth, Rochester, Naples, Laconia, Brookfield, Bryant Pond, New Gloucester, New Sharon, Embden, Bridgewater, Goodwins Mills, Berwick, Sanford, North Windham, Sabattus, Turner, Wolfeboro, Farmington, Norway, Chesterville, Newry, Bridgton, Pittsfield, Milton, Palermo, Madbury, Wakefield, Jay, Gilford, Meredith, Locke Mills, Harrison, Vassalboro, Waterville, Wilton, Tuftonboro, Augusta, Oxford, Buxton, Sidney, Minot, Gray, Athens, Auburn, Gorham, Palmyra, Limington, Cornville, Fryeburg, Livermore Falls, Alfred, Dover, Madison, Temple, Windsor, Barrington, Ossipee, Skowhegan, Durham, Lewiston, Lebanon, Moultonborough, Hollis, China, Rumford, Hanover, Bethel, Wales, New Vineyard, and Greene 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ Legro
551 WWUS71 KGYX 101940 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 240 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ027-028-110745- /O.CAN.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Hope, Appleton, Owls Head, Rockport, Thomaston, Northport, Camden, Searsmont, Belfast, Lincolnville, and Rockland 240 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * 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... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ022>026-110745- /O.CAN.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Including the cities of Bristol, Jackson, Winterport, Bowdoin, Yarmouth, Portland, Montville, Old Orchard Beach, Bath, South Portland, Phippsburg, Knox, Dresden, Damariscotta, Liberty, Arrowsic, Alna, Boothbay Harbor, Waldoboro, Kittery, Bremen, Topsham, Saco, Bowdoinham, Newcastle, Whitefield, Morrill, Brooks, Unity, Cape Elizabeth, Biddeford, Waldo, Westbrook, Wiscasset, and Brunswick 240 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MEZ012>014-018>021-033-NHZ006-009-010-102045- /O.CAN.KGYX.FG.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-231210T2000Z/ Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Southern Carroll-Belknap-Strafford- Including the cities of Rollinsford, Somersworth, Rochester, Naples, Laconia, Brookfield, Bryant Pond, New Gloucester, New Sharon, Embden, Bridgewater, Goodwins Mills, Berwick, Sanford, North Windham, Sabattus, Turner, Wolfeboro, Farmington, Norway, Chesterville, Newry, Bridgton, Pittsfield, Milton, Palermo, Madbury, Wakefield, Jay, Gilford, Meredith, Locke Mills, Harrison, Vassalboro, Waterville, Wilton, Tuftonboro, Augusta, Oxford, Buxton, Sidney, Minot, Gray, Athens, Auburn, Gorham, Palmyra, Limington, Cornville, Fryeburg, Livermore Falls, Alfred, Dover, Madison, Temple, Windsor, Barrington, Ossipee, Skowhegan, Durham, Lewiston, Lebanon, Moultonborough, Hollis, China, Rumford, Hanover, Bethel, Wales, New Vineyard, and Greene 240 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NHZ014-110745- /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Hampton Falls, Hampton, Portsmouth, Rye, North Hampton, Seabrook, and Greenland 240 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects and holiday decorations. && $$ Legro
175 WWUS71 KGYX 110454 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1154 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MEZ027-028-111700- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Hope, Northport, Owls Head, Rockland, Camden, Lincolnville, Thomaston, Belfast, Rockport, Searsmont, and Appleton 1154 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. 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. && $$ MEZ022>026-NHZ014-111700- /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.231211T0600Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln- Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Saco, Seabrook, Rye, Liberty, Cape Elizabeth, Bristol, Boothbay Harbor, Jackson, Morrill, Arrowsic, Portland, Alna, North Hampton, Bath, South Portland, Bowdoin, Kittery, Brooks, Yarmouth, Phippsburg, Biddeford, Greenland, Damariscotta, Topsham, Waldo, Waldoboro, Old Orchard Beach, Unity, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Winterport, Brunswick, Wiscasset, Montville, Westbrook, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Bowdoinham, Whitefield, Dresden, Bremen, and Knox 1154 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Interior Waldo, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects including holiday decorations. && $$ Casey
110 WWUS71 KGYX 110856 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 356 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ023>025-NHZ014-111000- /O.CAN.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Coastal Rockingham- Including the cities of Brunswick, Bath, Kittery, Seabrook, Hampton Falls, Portsmouth, Rye, Arrowsic, Biddeford, Yarmouth, North Hampton, South Portland, Portland, Bowdoin, Old Orchard Beach, Westbrook, Hampton, Bowdoinham, Greenland, Cape Elizabeth, Saco, Topsham, and Phippsburg 356 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The storm track has shifted further east and wind advisory criteria is no longer expected. $$ MEZ027-028-112100- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Appleton, Thomaston, Hope, Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Searsmont, Northport, Rockport, Owls Head, and Lincolnville 356 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MEZ022-026-112100- /O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Lincoln- Including the cities of Wiscasset, Montville, Winterport, Damariscotta, Newcastle, Dresden, Whitefield, Boothbay Harbor, Alna, Knox, Brooks, Morrill, Bristol, Waldoboro, Jackson, Liberty, Unity, Bremen, and Waldo 356 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Interior Waldo and Lincoln Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ SJ
433 WWUS71 KGYX 111145 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 645 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ022-026-111245- /O.CAN.KGYX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Interior Waldo-Lincoln- Including the cities of Wiscasset, Newcastle, Jackson, Brooks, Winterport, Unity, Dresden, Knox, Bremen, Bristol, Morrill, Waldoboro, Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, Liberty, Whitefield, Montville, Waldo, and Alna 645 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will pick up later this morning, but will remain below advisory levels with gusts to around 30 mph. $$ MEZ027-028-112345- /O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Searsmont, Camden, Hope, Northport, Owls Head, Appleton, Rockland, Thomaston, Lincolnville, Rockport, and Belfast 645 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Cempa
368 WWUS71 KGYX 111451 NPWGYX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 951 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ027-028-111600- /O.CAN.KGYX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Camden, Owls Head, Lincolnville, Appleton, Hope, Rockport, Belfast, Rockland, Northport, Searsmont, and Thomaston 951 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will shift westerly through early afternoon and remain gusty... but the threat for damaging winds has ended. $$ ARNOTT
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Gray, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 9, 10:54 PM EST, 4 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 10:54 PM EST, 4 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
1054 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
Light freezing drizzle is possible across the interior and
Central Maine through tonight. Moisture begins increasing
tomorrow as a significant storm approaches passing through the
area Sunday night through Monday. This storm will bring the
potential for damaging winds, flooding rainfall, and snow across
the north. Upslope snow showers linger into midweek before high
pressure brings quieter conditions for the end of the week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /OVERNIGHT/...
1055 PM Update... Another update to keep temperatures cool
through the same areas as mentioned in the prior update below.
Little change to the ongoing logic of patchy freezing drizzle
and freezing fog through portions of interior western Maine.
Will continue to monitor through tonight.
715 PM Update... Primary update was to hug the coolest of
guidance with observational trends showing cool air through the
interior of western Maine this evening. I don't think this is
necessarily from cold advection to reinforce the CAD; the local
airmass is likely undergoing normal diurnal cooling and draining
toward the coast as it sinks... setting up an inversion to
stave off WAA in southerly flow picking up aloft. This will
prolong freezing drizzle/fog potential through the foothills and
into the Maine Capitol district through at least midnight, with
patchy freezing conditions possibly lingering through the Rt 2
corridor into the morning hours. Given very light reflectivity
and a lack of surface stations reporting precip, likely will be
sticking to SPSs but will be keeping a close eye through this
evening.
Previously...
Warm front remains draped across the middle of the forecast
area. Temps are hovering at or below freezing mainly thru the
Kennebec River Valley. With WAA expected to continue over the
top of shallow cold air...some patchy drizzle will remain
possible into the evening. A special weather statement was
issued for freezing drizzle until 500 PM...and may need to be
extended if temps cannot tick upwards. It may come in waves...as
forecast soundings show ample low level saturation currently
but drying this evening...followed by more saturation after
midnight. Temps are forecast to slowly rise thru the night
however...and mitigate the areal extent of the threat.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
The first half of Sun will be relatively quiet. Continued WAA
is expected with warming temps and dewpoints. Some areas of fog
will likely develop as the warmer dewpoints ride over snowpack.
Eventually rain overspreads from southwest to northeast. The
majority of the action will occur overnight into Mon.
Unfortunately model guidance has not introduced any more
confidence to the forecast today...if anything reducing
confidence in some aspects. Highest confidence is currently in
rainfall forecast...with a widespread 1.5 to 3 inches possible.
The two areas of greatest concern will be the lower Kennebec
River Valley and the southeast facing slopes of the mtns...where
locally 4 inches is possible. The Hydrology section covers that
threat in more detail below.
The wind threat has become more uncertain however. A very sharp
low level front is forecast...and will determine how far inland
the LLJ winds are able to penetrate. Today guidance has ticked
east...leaving the bulk of the wind offshore...and east of the
low center. This really only brings the Midcoast to lower
Kennebec Valley into play for damaging wind gusts. Around Casco
Bay and points southwest...the front may set up too far east for
much more than run of the mill gusty winds from the south. Given
that it would not take much of a wiggle west to reintroduce
those strong wind gusts...I have kept the high wind watch as is.
The timing of max winds is also slightly later...and not well
aligned with high tide. Minor flooding is looking less likely
from a tidal perspective...but splashover remains a
possibility.
Finally we have the snow forecast...also carrying a lower than
normal degree of confidence. The column will rapidly cool as the
low pressure deepens...and forecast soundings still show the
potential for a flash over to snow across western zones. This is
especially true for the CT River Valley. Right after change over
snowfall rates could be 1 to 2 inches per hour...and wet/sticky
snow as well. Even a couple hours of that would be enough for
scattered outages due to downed limbs. If easterly ticks
continue that could also lead to longer duration snowfall and
high totals. I have increased the forecast accumulation down
thru the Monadnocks and included some in the valleys. At this
time only northern Coos County looks close to criteria...and no
headlines have been issued.
Precip ends quickly from southwest to northeast...and
transitions to upslope showers by evening. CAA begins in earnest
during the afternoon...and this may be the most widespread gusty
winds get. A period of near 45 mph gusts is possible for much of
the area as winds shift to westerly.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The extended period will be largely driven by trofing
across the northeast gradually giving way to ridging building in
from the west with an active shortwave pattern. Monday begins with
a lifting upper level trof as a winter storm exits the area.
Precipitation will be tapering off as the morning progresses with
winds turning westerly throughout the day continuing upslope snow
showers. A non-diurnal temperature trend is expected with the
highest temperatures occuring in the morning, cooling as the
day progresses and cold air advection sets in.
Tuesday will see some brief clearing as narrow ridging crests
overhead before another upper level trof swings south of Hudson Bay
bringing a return of upslope snow showers as a cold front crosses
from the northwest. The pattern becomes more uncertain towards the
end of the week as ridging moves in from the west with high pressure
building over the eastern CONUS. There is still some uncertainty in
the positioning of the high, however most ensembles show it centered
over the Ohio River Valley with New England on the northeast edge.
With an active upper level shortwave pattern, the northeast may see
some impacts from nearby passing shortwaves at the end of the week.
&&
.AVIATION /04Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Short Term...Areas of MVFR CIGs continue north of the warm
front...roughly bisecting the forecast area. Over time tonight
those CIGs will lower and fill in to the southwest. Widespread
IFR conditions are expected by morning. There is a low chance of
some freezing drizzle around AUG...but confidence is too low to
include in the TAF at this time. Rain moves into the area from
southwest to northeast thru the afternoon Sun. Winds near the
coast will be a tricky forecast...as a sharp frontal boundary
will leave gusts quite high to the east but fairly ordinary to
the west. Highest confidence in the wind is at RKD and then
AUG...but farther southwest is more uncertain. A period of LLWS
is likely...especially near the coast. Conditions start to
improve quickly from southwest to northeast...with MVFR
lingering around HIE.
Long Term... Improving conditions are expected Monday for most
terminals as low pressure exits the area, however upslope snow
showers may linger across the mountains at KLEB and KHIE. Narrow
high pressure crests overhead Tuesday with VFR conditions
likely before upslope snow showers return Wednesday as a cold
front crosses the area.
&&
.MARINE...
Short Term...Southerly winds will increase starting Sun. Storm
force winds become more likely after midnight. It is still not
out of the question that some gusts to hurricane force occur Mon
morning. There is also going to be a sharp western gradient to
wind gusts...and some parts of the coastal waters may only see
SCA conditions or gale force gusts. So the storm watch remains
in effect for all waters. Storm force gusts outside the bays may
linger into Mon afternoon before diminishing. Seas are forecast
to build to near 20 ft Mon before gradually diminishing.
Long Term... Winds and seas will be gradually subsiding through early
next week, however conditions look to remain above SCA thresholds
through Wednesday as a cold front crosses the area. High pressure
then settles to the southwest for the end of the week with seas
remaining below SCA thresholds with winds out of the west to
southwest.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Flood watch remains in effect for Sunday night through Monday
evening, with continued river rises thereafter. The warm
temperatures and more notably high dewpoints around 50F south of
the mountains will combine with blustery/strong winds to
decimate the snowpack from the foothills southward. The
accompanying heavy rainfall will combine with snowmelt to cause
rapid rises on area streams and rivers. Contrarily, the snow in
the higher terrain is cold and dry, which supports less
snowmelt. The headwaters are still likely to experience flooding
just from the 1 to 3 inches of rainfall even with less
snowmelt. The rainfall efficiency will be anomalous for this
time of year, with the potential for an inch to fall in 6 hours
early Monday. The ground conditions are in a variable state of
frozen/partially frozen/and near- saturated, which in essence
means there will be limited percolation and more rapid runoff.
Concerns are present for overland flash flooding during this
period, which will also support rapid flooding of small streams
and rivers. The mainstem rivers will swell with flooding likely
into Tuesday for some forecast points. Attention will be focused
on where the axis of heaviest rainfall and interior penetration
of the warm dewpoints materialize.
&&
.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Flood Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening for
MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028-033.
High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through Monday
afternoon for MEZ019>028.
NH...Flood Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening for
NHZ003>015.
High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through Monday
afternoon for NHZ014.
MARINE...Storm Watch from late Sunday night through Monday evening for
ANZ150>154.
&&
UPDATE...Casey
NEAR/SHORT TERM...Legro
LONG TERM...Thunberg
HYDROLOGY...JamisonHazardous weather outlook, Dec 9, 9:03 PM EST, 5 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gray ME 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 MEZ019>022-110215- Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo- 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine and southwest Maine. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Light freezing drizzle is possible through tonight. Untreated roadways may become slick. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Wind Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. MEZ023>028-NHZ014-110215- Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Coastal Rockingham- 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine, southwest Maine and southern New Hampshire. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Pockets of minor coastal flooding are possible during the Monday morning high tide, but is highly dependent on the timing of the strongest wind gusts as astronomical tides are relatively low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Wind Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. MEZ008-009-012>014-033-110215- Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin- Southern Somerset-Interior Cumberland Highlands- 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine, west central Maine and western Maine. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Light freezing drizzle is possible through tonight. Untreated roadways may become slick. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. MEZ007-018-NHZ003>013-015-110215- Northern Oxford-Interior York-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll- Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap- Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham- Western And Central Hillsborough- 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire, central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New Hampshire. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. NHZ001-002-110215- Northern Coos-Southern Coos- 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Hampshire. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. A period of accumulating snow is possible on Monday. 6 or more inches is possible as you approach the international border. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. ANZ150>154-110215- Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM- Penobscot Bay- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM- Casco Bay- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM- 903 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2:53 AM EST | Gale Warning | GYX | 34 hr | |
| Dec 10, 2:53 AM EST | Storm Warning | GYX | 34 hr | |
| Dec 10, 2:56 AM EST | Wind Advisory | GYX | Cumberland, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York | 28 hr |
| Dec 10, 3:06 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | GYX | Franklin, Oxford, Somerset | 36 hr |
| Dec 10, 5:01 AM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | GYX | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln and 5 more | 10 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.