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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this high wind warning at Jan 9, 2024, 3:41 AM EST for Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Jan 10, 2024, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. 60 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
- Jan 9, 2024, 3:41 AM EST (08:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 10, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2024, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 1:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.9 | Bangor International Ai, ME | |
| Jan 10, 1:35 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 Nne Sorrento, ME | |
| Jan 10, 3:12 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 42 | 1 S Bar Harbor, ME | Mesonet station EW7164 Bar Harbor. |
| Jan 10, 3:15 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Patten, ME | |
| Jan 10, 3:30 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Levant, ME | |
| Jan 10, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | Carmel, ME | |
| Jan 10, 4:03 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 40 | 1 Nne Trenton, ME | AWOS station KBHB Bar Harbor Airport. |
| Jan 10, 4:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Brooklin, ME | Mesonet station CW6596 Brooklin School. |
| Jan 10, 4:15 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Patten, ME | |
| Jan 10, 4:17 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 39 | Seawall, ME | Mesonet station CW8440 Southwest Hbr.-Seawall. |
| Jan 10, 4:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 36 | 2 Ene Greenfield, ME | Mesonet station GW0053 Greenfield. |
| Jan 10, 4:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 39 | 2 Ene Lamoine, ME | Mesonet station FW3015 Lamoine. |
| Jan 10, 4:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 3 Se Castine, ME | Mesonet station FW9580 Brooksville - 3.5 ESE. |
| Jan 10, 4:37 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 W Bangor, ME | |
| Jan 10, 4:40 AM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 1 Sw Orono, ME | |
| Jan 10, 4:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 36 | Blue Hill, ME | Mesonet station GW0085 Blue Hill. |
| Jan 10, 4:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 4 Ene Brooksville, ME | Mesonet station CW6342 Sedgwick Ridge. |
| Jan 10, 4:48 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Se Brooklin, ME | Mesonet station CW6014 Naskeag. |
| Jan 10, 4:51 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 W Bangor, ME | ASOS station KBGR Bangor International Airport. |
| Jan 10, 4:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 39 | 5 Wsw Trenton, ME | Mesonet station CW6770 Surry. |
| Jan 10, 4:58 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 Nw Cadillac Mountain, ME | Mesonet station ANPM1 Acadia National Park. |
| Jan 10, 5:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Brooklin, ME | Mesonet station CW6596 Brooklin School. |
| Jan 10, 5:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 3 E Chester, ME | Cocorahs station ME-PN-10 Lincoln 4.3 NE. |
| Jan 10, 5:05 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 43 | 2 Ene Lamoine, ME | Mesonet station FW3015 Lamoine. |
| Jan 10, 5:12 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 36 | Cutler, ME | Buoy station CFWM1 Cutler Farris Wharf. |
| Jan 10, 5:15 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Patten, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:15 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Milford, ME | Delayed report from earlier today. |
| Jan 10, 5:15 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | Milford, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:15 AM EST | SNOW 5.7 | 1 Ene Glenburn, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:20 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 W Bangor, ME | ASOS station KBGR Bangor International Airport. |
| Jan 10, 5:20 AM EST | SNOW 4 | East Millinocket, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:22 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 36 | 1 Se Millinocket, ME | ASOS station KMLT Millinocket. |
| Jan 10, 5:22 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Charleston, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:25 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Nw Tremont, ME | Tree on powerline, powerline in the road. |
| Jan 10, 5:28 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Se Brooklin, ME | Mesonet station CW6014 Naskeag. |
| Jan 10, 5:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 37 | 1 W Milford, ME | Mesonet station RA011 1.1 W Milford. |
| Jan 10, 5:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | Blue Hill, ME | Mesonet station GW0085 Blue Hill. |
| Jan 10, 5:30 AM EST | SNOW 3.1 | East Surry, ME | Cocorahs station ME-HN-2 East Surry. |
| Jan 10, 5:30 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Nw Otis, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 5 Wsw Trenton, ME | Mesonet station CW6770 Surry. |
| Jan 10, 5:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 1 Nne Trenton, ME | AWOS station KBHB Bar Harbor Airport. |
| Jan 10, 5:37 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | Seawall, ME | Mesonet station CW8440 Southwest Hbr.-Seawall. |
| Jan 10, 5:38 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 Ese Hudson, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:39 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 36 | 2 Sse Princeton, ME | AWOS station PNN9 1 SSE Princeton. |
| Jan 10, 5:43 AM EST | SNOW 3.1 | East Surry, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Ene Greenfield, ME | Mesonet station GW0053 Greenfield. |
| Jan 10, 5:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Ene Brooksville, ME | Mesonet station CW6342 Sedgwick Ridge. |
| Jan 10, 5:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Se Castine, ME | Mesonet station FW9580 Brooksville - 3.5 ESE. |
| Jan 10, 5:45 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Lincoln, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:45 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Ssw Lakeville, ME | |
| Jan 10, 5:47 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 37 | 3 Sse Newport, ME | Mesonet station EW4347 Plymouth. |
| Jan 10, 6:15 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Patten, ME | |
| Jan 10, 6:20 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 Sse Wesley, ME | |
| Jan 10, 6:42 AM EST | SNOW 7 | 2 Se Millinocket, ME | CO-OP Observer station MWTM1 Millinocket 2 SE. |
| Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.8 | 2 Ene Glenburn, ME | Cocorahs station ME-PN-59 Glenburn 1.5 ENE. |
| Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 Ne Edmunds, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WS-10 Pembroke 5.4 SSE. |
| Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.3 | Eastport, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WS-31 Eastport 1.4 ESE. |
| Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Milford, ME | Cocorahs station ME-PN-47 Milford 0.8 SSW. |
| Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.9 | 2 W Bangor, ME | |
| Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 4 Nnw Perry, ME | Cocorahs station ME-WS-34 Perry 3.8 NNW. |
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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 203 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
- 1348 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
905 WWUS71 KCAR 090841 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 341 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 MEZ015-090945- /O.CAN.KCAR.HW.A.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 341 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... Winds are expected to remain below high wind warning criteria. The wind hazards are now covered under the winter storm warning issued for this zone. $$ MEZ016-017-029-030-091645- /O.UPG.KCAR.HW.A.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.HW.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 341 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 to 75 mph expected. The strongest gusts are expected along the immediate Downeast coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
6 follow-up statements
790 WWUS71 KCAR 091526 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1026 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 MEZ015-092330- /O.EXA.KCAR.HW.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/ Southern Penobscot- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, and Old Town 1026 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. 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. && $$ MEZ016-017-029-030-092330- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/ Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1026 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph expected. The strongest winds are expected along the Downeast coast. * WHERE...Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MS
292 WWUS71 KCAR 092015 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 315 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 MEZ015>017-029-030-100930- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 315 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph expected. The strongest winds will be along the coast. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. 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. && $$ MS
142 WWUS71 KCAR 100255 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 955 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 MEZ015>017-029-030-101000- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.240110T0600Z-240110T1800Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 955 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph expected. The strongest winds will be along the coast. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Norcross
808 WWUS71 KCAR 100831 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 331 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 MEZ015>017-029-030-101645- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 331 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 75 mph. The strongest winds will be along the coast. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. 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. && $$ AStrauser
959 WWUS71 KCAR 101603 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1103 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 MEZ015>017-029-030-101800- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1103 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
676 WWUS71 KCAR 101734 NPWCAR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1234 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 MEZ015>017-029-030-101845- /O.EXP.KCAR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 1234 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... The winds have decreased below warning criteria. Thus the high wind warning has been allowed to expire. Continue to use caution in breezy conditions this afternoon. $$
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 Caribou, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Jan 9, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 46 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1255 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will cross the region tonight and Tuesday. Strong
low pressure will approach Tuesday night and cross the area on
Wednesday. The low will continue into Eastern Canada on Thursday
followed by high pressure on Friday. Another strong area of low
pressure will occlude across the Great Lakes Saturday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
Update...
Made minor changes with this update to reflect the latest
trends in observations and guidance. The forecast appears
generally on track.
Previous Discussion...
Quiet weather continues through this period under high pressure
at the surface and aloft. The high crests over the area Tuesday
with some sun early, but increasing high clouds can be expected
throughout the afternoon. Although there will be significant
warming aloft tonight into Tuesday, 925mb temps will remain
quite cool, decreasing tonight and only increasing slightly on
Tuesday. Given rather shallow mixing depths, highs will only
reach the mid teens in Aroostook County and low to mid 20s
further south.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Clouds will increase Tuesday night with snow beginning from
southwest to northeast as a strong upper level trough becomes
negatively tilted along the Eastern Seaboard. An intense
atmospheric river extending from the Caribbean Sea to Maine will
bring copious amounts of moisture with near record precipitable
water values over a cold air mass. A very strong low level jet
around 100 kt will bring strong to damaging winds and blowing
snow to the area. Heavy snow will transition to heavy rain along
the coast and through Bangor and Downeast Maine by late Tuesday
night into early Wednesday morning. There is some uncertainty
regarding the formation of a secondary surface low across
central portions of the area, which could lock in lower level
cold air. However, the strong jet lends to higher confidence of
a warm nose aloft changing precipitation to either sleet,
freezing rain, or rain across the north depending on the
evolution of the near-surface cold layer. Probabilities of sleet
were increased compared to the NBM based on this. Overall, QPF
has increased among both global and regional models to 1 to 2
inches with locally higher amounts along the coast and upslope
regions of the Central Highlands, resulting in higher snowfall
totals compared to the previous forecast. Much of this new snow
will melt and compact with the transition to rain, particularly
across the southern half of the forecast area. Here are detailed
impacts expected from the storm Tuesday night into Wednesday:
-Wind: Damaging wind gusts are likely along the coast and
possible inland, depending on the evolution of a secondary area
of low pressure which remains uncertain. Scattered to
potentially widespread power outages will occur, although the
inland extent of more significant outages remains uncertain at
this time. Snow loading in combination with the winds could
also exacerbate tree and power line damage.
-Coastal Flooding: Significant coastal flooding is possible
around the 9AM high tide Wednesday morning. The tide will
correspond to around the time of peak winds, producing a storm
surge of over 2.5 feet on top of the astronomical tide. Please
see the coastal flooding section below for more details.
-Snow: Heavy snow is expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning. Upslope winds across the Central Highlands will
create snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour with a high
(>70%) potential for at least 6 inches of new snow and sleet
accumulation prior to a transition to rain. Uncertainty remains
regarding how quickly and to what extent warmer air aloft
moves into northern Maine. However, even in warmer scenarios at
least half of the precipitation across northern Maine will
fall as snow.
-Blowing Snow: Strong southeast winds will produce blowing snow prior
to precipitation transitioning to rain. Poor visibility and
drifting snow will create additional travel hazards with
whiteout or near-whiteout conditions possible across open
areas, particularly in Aroostook County.
-Inland Flooding: Available snow water equivalent is very
limited and well below normal for January across northern and
eastern Maine, which did not receive as much snowfall as
southern Maine from the recent system. While some urban and
small stream flooding is possible during the heavy rain rates
and snowmelt Wednesday, the threat of significant or widespread
flooding is less compared to the mid-December system. Please
see the hydrology section below for more details.
By Wednesday afternoon, winds and precipitation will decrease as
the surface and upper level troughs move overhead. Lingering
snow showers are expected into Thursday, particularly across the
higher terrain of the North Woods and Central Highlands.
Relatively mild temperatures in the upper 20s to 30s are
expected with an absence of colder air immediately behind the
system on Thursday.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
High pressure builds towards the region Thursday night and
crests overhead Friday, leading to dry and seasonable weather.
Clouds increase Friday night as yet another storm system
approaches from the southwest. Another strong surface low is
expected to develop, but the favored ensemble solution currently
has a strong low occluding over the Great Lakes. This would
mean slightly weaker winds and northward moisture transport, as
well as an increased likelihood for a significant dry slot
moving in faster compared to the mid-week storm. The latest 12z
EC ensemble shows the greatest probabilities for 50 kt winds
lower and confined to the immediate coast instead of inland.
Probabilities for at least a few inches of snow are lower as
well, indicating potential for more rain and mixed
precipitation. Flooding may be a concern, but it is far too
early to get into any details. Lingering snow showers and
flurries are possible Sunday into Monday as a much colder, more
seasonable air mass moves into the area.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
NEAR TERM: High confidence in VFR through the TAF period
KFVE/KCAR/KPQI. High confidence in VFR through at least 4z at
KHUL with a low chance of MVFR at that (confidence to low to
reflect MVFR in TAFs there at this time). High confidence in
VFR through at least 23z at KBGR and KBHB, then high confidence
in conditions falling to MVFR by mid evening, then to IFR late
evening/around midnight. There is a low chance of LIFR at KBHB
towards the end of the TAF period, however confidence in this is
too low to reflect in the TAFs at this time.
NW winds 10KT or less becoming light and variable early this
morning. Winds at northern terminals increase out of the NW-NNW
at under 10kt this morning, then become light and variable
again this afternoon. Winds at KCAR and KPQI should remain light
and variable through the remainder of the TAF period. Winds at
the remainder of the terminals become out of the E-ESE at 10kt
or less this evening, with winds at KBHB and KBGR increasing to
around 15KT with gusts of 25-30KT towards/around midnight.
SHORT TERM: Tuesday night: VFR, becoming IFR or lower with snow
and blowing snow mainly after midnight. Snow transitions to
rain at Downeast terminals towards daybreak. SE winds 5-15 kt,
increasing to 20-30 kt with gusts to 40-45 kt inland and 50-55
kt along the coast. Strong LLWS.
Wednesday: IFR or lower. Snow and blowing snow at northern sites
transitions to mixed precipitation. Rain, heavy at times, at
Downeast sites, tapering off in the afternoon with a return to
VFR possible before sunset. Strong LLWS and SE wind gusts to
40-45 kt inland and 50-55kt along the coast early, decreasing
through the day.
Wednesday night: MVFR at northern sites, otherwise VFR. SW
winds 5-15 kt with gusts to 25 kt.
Thursday to Friday. VFR. SW to W winds 5-15 kt with gusts to 20 kt.
Friday night to Saturday: VFR, becoming IFR or lower with snow
and possibly blowing snow developing. A transition to mixed
precipitation and rain is possible from south to north. LLWS and
strong wind gusts are possible.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for much of
the waters, with the exception of the intra-coastal waters,
through 4 AM. Conditions then expected to be below small craft
advisory levels on all the waters through the remainder of the
overnight and Tuesday. Light freezing spray overnight.
SHORT TERM: Seas and winds initially below advisory levels will
quickly increase towards storm force and marginal hurricane
force late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Seas locally in excess
of 20 feet are likely Wednesday. Winds decrease to gale force
Wednesday afternoon, then below gale force late Wednesday night
into Thursday. Another period of strong gale or storm force
winds is possible Saturday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Heavy rain and snow melt is likely to cause another round of
small stream and urban flooding issues in the southern half of
the forecast area. This system is not expected produce as much
rain as the two events last December, nor is there much snow to
be added to runoff. However, flash flood guidance is low enough
at 3 and 6 hour intervals to prompt concern. The frozen ground
will promote rapid runoff and rainfall rates could be quite
heavy Wednesday morning and early afternoon.
At this point, chances are low for rivers such as the
Piscataquis to reach action stage or greater.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The high tide on Wednesday morning near 915 am is expected to
align closely with peak storm surge. The highest astronomical
tides of the month will be later this week, but a storm surge of
2.5 to 3.5 feet will help compensate. As a result, we will be
looking out for minor flooding at Machias, along the Deer Isle
Causeway and in Bangor. The strong southeasterly push is now
expected to produce a decent surge up the Penobscot River to
Bangor and could affect Kenduskeag Plaza. The water levels are
up to 1 foot higher than the last December storm. As a result,
we have issued a Coastal Flood Watch for this tide.
Wave runup is also likely push water and rocks on roads such as
Seawall Road on MDI and along the Schoodic Peninsula. Erosion
may occur at locations such as Rogue Bluffs.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Storm Watch from this evening through Wednesday
afternoon for MEZ001-003-004-010-031.
Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Wednesday
afternoon for MEZ002-005-006-011-032.
High Wind Watch from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon
for MEZ015>017-029-030.
Coastal Flood Watch Wednesday morning for MEZ029-030.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EST early this morning for
ANZ050-051.
Hurricane Force Wind Watch from late tonight through Wednesday
afternoon for ANZ050-051.
Storm Watch from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon for
ANZ052.
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Near Term...Maloit/MCW
Short Term...MStrauser
Long Term...MStrauser
Aviation...Maloit/MCW/MStrauser
Marine...Maloit/MCW/MStrauser
Hydrology...
Tides/Coastal Flooding...Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 8, 3:41 PM EST, 12 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 MEZ002-005-006-011-032-092045- Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Penobscot-Northern Washington- 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ015>017-092045- Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Interior DownEast Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ001-003-004-010-031-092045- Northwest Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis- 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ029-030-092045- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Watch. Coastal Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ052-092045- Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. 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... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ050-051-092045- Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 341 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 ...HURRICANE FORCE WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Hurricane Force Wind Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 3:37 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | CAR | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington | 33 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:37 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 27 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:43 AM EST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | CAR | 33 hr | |
| Jan 9, 10:22 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 25 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Maine, 2024Every high wind warning in 2024
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.