URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
427 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022
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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
427 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central
Washington, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN…Until 4 AM EST Saturday.
* 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.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Caribou ME
353 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022
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Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior
Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Dover-Foxcroft, Princeton, Bangor,
Amherst, Calais, Perry, Dedham, Guilford, Brewer, Howland,
Aurora, Eastport, Great Pond, Springfield, Greenville, Orono,
Bucksport, Milo, Danforth, Topsfield, Lincoln, Vanceboro, Orland,
Cherryfield, Monson, Old Town, Wesley, Castine, Eastbrook,
Machias, Bar Harbor, Grand Lake Stream, Ellsworth, and Blanchard
353 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by heavy rain and significant snowmelt is
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far
Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including
the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central
Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis. In Coastal DownEast Maine,
Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine,
Northern Washington. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central
Washington and Interior Hancock. In Penobscot Valley Maine,
Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot.
* WHEN…From 7 AM EST this morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with snow, ice and debris from potential tree
damage. Area rivers, creeks and streams are running high and could
flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Widespread 1 to 2 inches with localized higher amounts of up
to 3 inches possible. In addition, significant snow melt is
expected in the Penobscot, Piscataquis and Downeast river
basins.