URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
337 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
MEZ015>017-091645-
/O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0001.240110T0200Z-240110T1300Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Amherst, Orono, Dedham, Grand Lake
Stream, Aurora, Calais, Wesley, Princeton, Eastbrook, Brewer,
Bangor, Great Pond, and Old Town
337 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST
WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE…Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern
Penobscot Counties.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds
could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
341 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
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.