URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 634 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MEZ017-029-030-111945- /O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231212T0000Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield 634 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, except between 65 to 70 mph over the higher terrain on the coast. * WHERE...Central Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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... 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.