URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 241 AM EST Thu Feb 2 2023 MEZ011-015>017-029>032-022115- /O.UPG.KCAR.WC.A.0001.230203T1700Z-230205T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WC.W.0001.230203T1700Z-230205T0000Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Amherst, Calais, Perry, Aurora, Dover-Foxcroft, Vanceboro, Ellsworth, Eastport, Machias, Grand Lake Stream, Milo, Bar Harbor, Orland, Dedham, Great Pond, Brewer, Castine, Wesley, Howland, Princeton, Topsfield, Guilford, Danforth, Cherryfield, Lincoln, Old Town, Orono, Springfield, Eastbrook, Bangor, and Bucksport 241 AM EST Thu Feb 2 2023 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From Noon Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to low wind chills, patchy blowing snow could cause whiteout conditions, particularly across open areas exposed to northwest winds. Blowing and drifting snow could make travel very difficult. If you must travel have a winter survival kit and if you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.