Alert archive / Maine / Wind Advisories in 2025

Wind Advisory 2, NWS Caribou, ME

February 13, 20256 counties in Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this wind advisory at Feb 13, 2025, 3:25 AM EST for 6 counties in Maine. It took effect at Feb 14, 2025, 3:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 13, 2025, 3:25 AM EST (08:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2025, 3:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Aroostook County, ME, Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Washington County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 215 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 00:00Z on 2025-02-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 00:00Z on 2025-02-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -81 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1443 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-81 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

311 
WWUS71 KCAR 130825
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
325 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

MEZ003-004-010-031-132130-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T0800Z-250215T0200Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Monson, Guilford, Greenville,
Dover-Foxcroft, Mount Katahdin, Billy-Jack Depot, Baker Lake,
Milo, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Blanchard, and Baxter St
Park
325 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern 
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-132130-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1200Z-250215T0200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Patten, Fort Kent, Clayton Lake, Van
Buren, Ashland, Allagash, Madawaska, Caribou, Mars Hill, East
Millinocket, Houlton, Medway, Smyrna Mills, Presque Isle,
Sherman, Millinocket, Frenchville, and Hodgdon
325 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow likely across the 
  agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern Penobscot 
  Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for localized 
  whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely dangerous 
  driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include but not 
  limited to...Route 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-132130-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1500Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Eastbrook, Bangor, Castine, Wesley,
Bucksport, Orland, Vanceboro, Howland, Machias, Cherryfield,
Topsfield, Orono, Eastport, Grand Lake Stream, Great Pond,
Princeton, Dedham, Brewer, Aurora, Ellsworth, Perry, Danforth,
Springfield, Amherst, Lincoln, Old Town, Calais, and Bar Harbor
325 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
8 follow-up statements
018 
WWUS71 KCAR 131549
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1049 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

MEZ003-004-010-031-140000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T0800Z-250215T0200Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Churchill Dam, Baker Lake, Mount
Katahdin, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Billy-Jack
Depot, Monson, Greenville, Chamberlain Lake, and Baxter St Park
1049 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern 
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-140000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1200Z-250215T0200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Clayton Lake, Hodgdon, Smyrna Mills, East
Millinocket, Madawaska, Medway, Mars Hill, Van Buren, Sherman,
Houlton, Ashland, Fort Kent, Millinocket, Patten, Presque Isle,
Frenchville, Allagash, and Caribou
1049 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow likely across the 
  agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern Penobscot 
  Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for localized 
  whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely dangerous 
  driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include but not 
  limited to...Route 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-140000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1500Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Danforth, Princeton, Machias, Topsfield,
Howland, Springfield, Orono, Orland, Vanceboro, Castine,
Eastport, Calais, Bucksport, Eastbrook, Grand Lake Stream,
Dedham, Old Town, Bar Harbor, Aurora, Perry, Bangor, Ellsworth,
Amherst, Wesley, Cherryfield, Great Pond, Brewer, and Lincoln
1049 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
498 
WWUS71 KCAR 132138
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
438 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

MEZ003-004-010-031-140900-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T0800Z-250215T0200Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Churchill Dam, Baker Lake, Mount
Katahdin, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Billy-Jack
Depot, Monson, Greenville, Chamberlain Lake, and Baxter St Park
438 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern 
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-140900-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1200Z-250215T0200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Clayton Lake, Hodgdon, Smyrna Mills, East
Millinocket, Madawaska, Medway, Mars Hill, Van Buren, Sherman,
Houlton, Ashland, Fort Kent, Millinocket, Patten, Presque Isle,
Frenchville, Allagash, and Caribou
438 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow likely across the 
  agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern Penobscot 
  Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for localized 
  whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely dangerous 
  driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include but not 
  limited to...Routes 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-140900-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1500Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Danforth, Princeton, Machias, Topsfield,
Howland, Springfield, Orono, Orland, Vanceboro, Castine,
Eastport, Calais, Bucksport, Eastbrook, Grand Lake Stream,
Dedham, Old Town, Bar Harbor, Aurora, Perry, Bangor, Ellsworth,
Amherst, Wesley, Cherryfield, Great Pond, Brewer, and Lincoln
438 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Norcross
773 
WWUS71 KCAR 140204
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
904 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

MEZ003-004-010-031-141015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T0800Z-250215T0200Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Chamberlain Lake, Milo, Billy-Jack Depot,
Baker Lake, Churchill Dam, Baxter St Park, Greenville, Blanchard,
Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, Mount Katahdin, and Guilford
904 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern 
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-141015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1200Z-250215T0200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Mars Hill, Frenchville, Fort Kent,
Allagash, Millinocket, Madawaska, Medway, Sherman, Van Buren,
Houlton, Presque Isle, Hodgdon, Smyrna Mills, Clayton Lake,
Patten, East Millinocket, Caribou, and Ashland
904 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow are likely 
  across the agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern 
  Penobscot Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for 
  localized whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely 
  dangerous driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include 
  but not limited to...Routes 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 
  and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-141015-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1500Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Eastport, Machias, Topsfield, Perry,
Cherryfield, Danforth, Springfield, Princeton, Castine,
Eastbrook, Great Pond, Bucksport, Grand Lake Stream, Bangor,
Amherst, Aurora, Bar Harbor, Orland, Lincoln, Calais, Old Town,
Brewer, Dedham, Howland, Ellsworth, Wesley, Orono, and Vanceboro
904 PM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CB
137 
WWUS71 KCAR 140526
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1226 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

MEZ003-004-010-031-141330-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T0800Z-250215T0200Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Mount Katahdin, Baxter St Park, Milo,
Dover-Foxcroft, Billy-Jack Depot, Chamberlain Lake, Monson,
Churchill Dam, Greenville, Guilford, Blanchard, and Baker Lake
1226 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Southern Piscataquis, Northern 
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-141330-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1200Z-250215T0200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Medway, Fort Kent, East
Millinocket, Van Buren, Madawaska, Millinocket, Ashland, Mars
Hill, Houlton, Sherman, Presque Isle, Frenchville, Smyrna Mills,
Clayton Lake, Hodgdon, Caribou, and Patten
1226 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 9 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. 
  Blowing snow likely in open areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow are likely 
  across the agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern 
  Penobscot Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for 
  localized whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely 
  dangerous driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include 
  but not limited to...Routes 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 
  and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-141330-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1500Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Grand Lake Stream, Lincoln, Aurora,
Wesley, Cherryfield, Machias, Eastbrook, Calais, Topsfield,
Orono, Danforth, Perry, Castine, Ellsworth, Dedham, Amherst,
Springfield, Bangor, Howland, Bar Harbor, Princeton, Eastport,
Old Town, Vanceboro, Orland, Bucksport, Brewer, and Great Pond
1226 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
058 
WWUS71 KCAR 140822
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
322 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

MEZ003-004-010-142130-
/O.NEW.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Mount Katahdin, Baxter St Park,
Billy-Jack Depot, Chamberlain Lake, Monson, Churchill Dam,
Greenville, Blanchard, and Baker Lake
322 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Piscataquis, and Northern 
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-142130-
/O.NEW.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1200Z-250215T0200Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Medway, Fort Kent, East
Millinocket, Van Buren, Madawaska, Millinocket, Ashland, Mars
Hill, Houlton, Sherman, Presque Isle, Frenchville, Smyrna Mills,
Clayton Lake, Hodgdon, Caribou, and Patten
322 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. Significant blowing & drifting snow. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 9 PM EST 
  this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow are likely 
  across the agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern 
  Penobscot Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for 
  localized whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely 
  dangerous driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include 
  but not limited to...Routes 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 
  and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

MEZ031-142130-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Milo, Guilford, and Dover-Foxcroft
322 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-142130-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.250214T1500Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Grand Lake Stream, Lincoln, Aurora,
Wesley, Cherryfield, Machias, Eastbrook, Calais, Topsfield,
Orono, Danforth, Perry, Castine, Ellsworth, Dedham, Amherst,
Springfield, Bangor, Howland, Bar Harbor, Princeton, Eastport,
Old Town, Vanceboro, Orland, Bucksport, Brewer, and Great Pond
322 AM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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.

&&

$$

Sinko
685 
WWUS71 KCAR 142036
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
336 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

MEZ001-002-005-006-150400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Smyrna Mills, East
Millinocket, Fort Kent, Allagash, Mars Hill, Patten, Houlton,
Hodgdon, Frenchville, Sherman, Clayton Lake, Caribou, Ashland,
Medway, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Millinocket
336 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. Significant blowing & drifting snow. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Blowing snow likely in open areas. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 15 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will 
  occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow are likely 
  across the agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern 
  Penobscot Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for 
  localized whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely 
  dangerous driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include 
  but not limited to...Routes 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 
  and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

MEZ003-004-010-150400-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Blanchard, Monson, Baker Lake,
Chamberlain Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Greenville, Baxter St Park,
Mount Katahdin, and Churchill Dam
336 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Piscataquis, and Northern 
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-150000-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Eastbrook, Eastport, Machias, Grand Lake
Stream, Springfield, Brewer, Perry, Danforth, Great Pond,
Vanceboro, Wesley, Princeton, Orono, Cherryfield, Ellsworth,
Bucksport, Calais, Topsfield, Bangor, Aurora, Howland, Lincoln,
Bar Harbor, Old Town, Orland, Dedham, Amherst, and Castine
336 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, 
  Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and 
  Southern Penobscot 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.

&&

$$

MEZ031-150200-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft, and Milo
336 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Brennan
670 
WWUS71 KCAR 142304
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
604 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-150015-
/O.CAN.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Eastport, Orland, Great Pond, Grand Lake
Stream, Topsfield, Castine, Howland, Bucksport, Machias,
Princeton, Brewer, Wesley, Springfield, Calais, Amherst, Bangor,
Bar Harbor, Vanceboro, Danforth, Lincoln, Eastbrook, Dedham,
Perry, Cherryfield, Orono, Ellsworth, Aurora, and Old Town
604 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The wind is gradually diminishing this evening and is expected to 
remain below advisory criteria.

$$

MEZ001-002-005-006-150715-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Frenchville, Presque Isle, Hodgdon,
Madawaska, Smyrna Mills, Patten, Mars Hill, Van Buren, Ashland,
East Millinocket, Millinocket, Medway, Sherman, Caribou, Houlton,
Allagash, Clayton Lake, and Fort Kent
604 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. Significant blowing & drifting snow. For 
  the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 
  below expected.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast 
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Blowing snow likely in open areas. The dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 15 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will 
  occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing and drifting snow are likely 
  across the agricultural open areas of Aroostook and Northern 
  Penobscot Counties during the day Friday. Be prepared for 
  localized whiteouts with near zero visibility creating extremely 
  dangerous driving conditions. Potentially impacted roads include 
  but not limited to...Routes 1, 1A, 2, 10, 11, 89, 161, 163, 167 
  and 212.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

MEZ003-004-010-150715-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Monson, Churchill Dam, Billy-Jack Depot,
Chamberlain Lake, Blanchard, Mount Katahdin, Baxter St Park,
Baker Lake, and Greenville
604 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Piscataquis, and Northern 
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM EST this evening. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

MEZ031-150200-
/O.CON.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Milo, Guilford, and Dover-Foxcroft
604 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite 
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these 
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CB
214 
WWUS71 KCAR 150159
NPWCAR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
859 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

MEZ001>006-010-151015-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCAR.CW.Y.0007.250215T0600Z-250215T1400Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Monson, Chamberlain Lake, Blanchard,
Caribou, Baxter St Park, Fort Kent, Madawaska, Churchill Dam,
Mars Hill, Van Buren, Medway, Allagash, Greenville, Patten,
Ashland, Sherman, Mount Katahdin, Houlton, Frenchville, Presque
Isle, Hodgdon, Smyrna Mills, Billy-Jack Depot, East Millinocket,
Millinocket, Baker Lake, and Clayton Lake
859 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST 
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast 
  Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northwest Aroostook, Northern 
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is 
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MEZ031-150300-
/O.EXP.KCAR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250215T0200Z/
Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Milo, Guilford, and Dover-Foxcroft
859 PM EST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 PM this evening. 
The wind will continue to slowly diminish overnight and is expected 
to be below advisory levels.

$$

CB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Feb 13, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 12:55 AM EST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1255 AM EST Thu Feb 13 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure approaches tonight, crosses the region Thursday,
then exits across the Maritimes Thursday night through Friday.
High pressure crosses the region Saturday. Low pressure will
cross the region Sunday, then exit across the Maritimes Monday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
1255 AM Update: Slight adjustments made to the previous
forecasts based on current observations and trends. Overall, the
previous forecast remains on track. Current radar imagery shows
returns pushing in from the west, moving across the Central
Highlands at this time. That said, a layer of dry air at around
800mb remains that is limiting the amount of precip that can
reach the ground at this time. This layer will continue to
saturate through the night, with precip starting in the early
morning hours.

Previous Discussion:
No change to any winter weather headlines.
High pressure exits northeast across the Maritimes tonight while
intensifying low pressure lifts to the eastern Great Lakes and
secondary low pressure begins to develop along the Mid-Atlantic
coast. Expect increasing clouds early tonight, with snow then
starting to expand across the region late. A negatively tilting
upper trof will approach the region Thursday along with an
increasing 250 mb jet. At the surface, the primary and secondary
lows will track northeast and merge across Maine later
Thursday. Snow will persist across central and northern portions
of the region Thursday. Models indicate increasing 850-700 mb
frontogenesis and lift across northern Maine Thursday afternoon
which should support snowbands capable of producing snowfall
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Expect snow across
Downeast areas early Thursday. However, based on critical
thicknesses indications are that precipitation should transition
to a wintry mix across central portions of the forecast area
along with interior Downeast areas. Along the Downeast coast,
snow will transition to a wintry mix before eventually
transitioning to all rain. The intensifying system exits across
the Maritimes Thursday night with support from the increasingly
negatively tilted upper trof. Early snow will taper to snow
showers across northern areas Thursday night. Across Downeast
areas, an early wintry mix will transition to snow showers
before ending with colder air being drawn across the region. The
greatest storm total snow accumulations will occur across
northern/northwest portions of the forecast area where 8 to 12
inches of snow are expected, with the higher totals generally
across the Saint John Valley and northwest areas. Lesser snow
accumulations will occur southward across the remainder of the
forecast area, with the least snow along the Downeast coast due
to the transition to rain where 2 to 3 inches of snow are
expected along with sleet and a light glaze of ice.
West/northwest winds will increase later Thursday night with the
tightening pressure gradient between the still intensifying low
exiting across the Maritimes and high pressure across the Great
Lakes. With the increasing winds, expect an increasing blowing
snow threat later Thursday night particularly across northern
areas. Low temperatures will occur early tonight then begin to
slowly warm overnight with increasing clouds. Low temperatures
will generally range from around 5 below to around 10 below zero
north, and through the single digits above zero Downeast. High
temperatures Thursday will range from the mid teens north, to
around 30 to the lower 30s interior Downeast with mid 30s along
the Downeast coast.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Low pressure will consolidate and intensify Friday morning as it
tracks away to the northeast across the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A
strong gradient between the departing low and high pressure building
into the Appalachians will bring very strong and gusty west
northwesterly winds topping 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph Friday.
Widespread blowing snow is likely with whiteout conditions at times
across the open agricultural areas of the north. Some isolated snow
showers will be possible across the north and we will have to watch
for the typical convergent bands of snow showers off the St.
Lawrence across north central parts of the area. Otherwise, The
north will be partly sunny and Downeast mostly sunny. Gusty west
northwesterly winds will continue through Friday evening and
gradually diminish late at night. Wind chills from the single digits
below north, to the single digits above Downeast on Friday will
drop to around 20 below north and 10 below Downeast overnight.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Our focus this weekend will be on another significant to major
winter storm expected to impact the area Sunday. Saturday will bring
a bit of a respite before the next major storm. A sunny to partly
cloudy morning with a gusty northwesterly breeze will give way
to a more tranquil late afternoon with increasing high clouds
as a narrow ridge of high pressure briefly crests over the area.
A cold day is expected with highs from the low teens north to
the low 20s Downeast.

Clouds will thicken Saturday night as the low approaches. Snow will
overspread Downeast and the Lower Penobscot Valley early Sunday
morning then spread north reaching northern areas around midday
Sunday. Moderate to heavy snow will be falling across most of
the area by early Sunday afternoon. A corridor of sleet is
likely across the Downeast Region with some rain and freezing
rain closer to the coast later in the afternoon as some warmer
air pushes inland over the colder air near the surface.

Forecast models have come into good agreement on the track and
positioning of this low. By early Sunday evening primary low
pressure will be located over Western New England as secondary low
pressure takes shape in the Gulf of Maine. The GFS, however, is a
bit quicker with the low overnight Sunday night tracking it across
New Brunswick by midnight Sunday night while the ECMWF still has the
low center near the Maine coast. The slower ECMWF solution allows
the system more time to push warmer air inland bringing a chance for
a sleet/mix as far north as central areas with freezing rain and
rain nearer to the coast. The north should remain all snow
where up to a foot is possible in some areas Sunday afternoon
into Sunday night.

Snow will diminish to snow showers north Monday morning and end
Downeast. Strong gusty westerly winds following the system will
bring blowing and drifting Monday with white-out conditions again
possible in open areas of the north as the low intensifies to our
northeast. The low is expected to nearly stall to our northeast and
the strong gusty west winds will likely continue Monday night into
Tuesday. Otherwise, the north will be partly to mostly cloudy with
some snow showers and the south partly sunny.

The late week next week looks mostly dry at this time with the
exception of some possible snow showers Thursday night from a
trailing upper low pivoting south across the area.

&&

.AVIATION /05Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
NEAR TERM: Generally VFR through tonight. However, MVFR
conditions are possible towards after 10z with developing snow.
IFR/LIFR, occasional LIFR, conditions develop Thursday with
snow across northern areas which could be heavy at times. Early
snow will transition to a wintry mix Downeast Thursday
afternoon, possibly to all rain along the Downeast coast.
IFR/LIFR early Thursday night, then VFR/MVFR late. Snow will
taper to snow showers across northern areas. A wintry mix will
transition back to snow showers before ending Downeast. Variable
winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east around 10 knots by morning.
ESE winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts 20 to 30 knots Thursday.
Winds briefly decrease Thursday evening, shifting NW to NW at
around 10 knots. Thursday night, W winds 10 to 20 knots with
gusts 25 to 35 knots. Westerly LLWS develops into Thursday.

SHORT TERM:
Friday...VFR South. MVFR north with blowing snow. Very strong gusty
W winds.

Friday night...VFR. Some patchy blowing snow north in the evening.
Gusty NW winds diminishing late.

Saturday...VFR. NW winds, diminishing in the afternoon.

Saturday night...VFR north. VFR dropping to MVFR then IFR in snow
over the south late. Tranquil evening then increasing east winds
late.

Sunday...LIFR in heavy snow and low clouds. Chance of sleet/freezing
rain in parts of the south. NE winds.

Sunday night...MVFR becoming VFR south. IFR becoming MVFR north. NW
winds.

Monday...MVFR north. VFR south. Strong gusty W winds.

&&

.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Winds/seas below small craft advisory levels through
much of tonight. Small craft advisory conditions then develop
late tonight. A Gale Warning remains in effect for much of the
waters, with the exception of the intra-coastal waters,
Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the
intra-coastal waters Thursday. Winds briefly subside early
Thursday night, with gale conditions then re-developing
overnight on all the waters. A chance of snow late tonight.
Snow transitioning to a wintry mix then rain Thursday. A wintry
mix early Thursday night. Light freezing spray tonight, then
again Thursday night.

SHORT TERM:
A gale warning will be needed Friday into Friday night for winds
gusting up to 45 kt and choppy seas up to 10 ft across the
offshore waters. Winds should drop to SCA early Saturday morning
then below SCA Saturday afternoon. Winds will build back to SCA
Sunday morning then gale Sunday afternoon. The gale will likely
persist through much of early next week with the strongest winds
likely Monday into Tuesday when a few gusts may reach 50 kt.
Seas could build up to 12 ft across the offshore waters in
response to the gales.

&&

.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Storm Warning from 5 AM early this morning to midnight
     EST tonight for MEZ001>006.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 5 AM early this morning to
     midnight EST tonight for MEZ010-011-015>017-029>032.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon
     for ANZ050-051.
     Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this
     afternoon for ANZ052.

&&

Near Term...AStrauser/MStrauser/Norcross
Short Term...Bloomer
Long Term...Bloomer
Aviation...AStrauser/MStrauser/Norcross/Bloomer
Marine...AStrauser/MStrauser/Norcross/Bloomer
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 3:34 AM EST, 23 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
334 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

MEZ001>006-130845-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
334 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far
Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Areas of blowing snow Friday.

Another system will bring more accumulating snow Sunday into early
next week. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the storm
track.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ010-011-015>017-029>032-130845-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
334 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST THURSDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,
Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine
and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Another system will bring more accumulating snow Sunday into early
next week. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the storm
track.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ050-051-130845-
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM-
334 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ052-130845-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
334 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 3:32 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryCAR57 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Maine, 2025Every wind advisory in 2025

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.