Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024
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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-
Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-
Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Ashland, Milo, Baker Lake, East
Millinocket, Guilford, Orono, Lincoln, Chamberlain Lake, Mount
Katahdin, Patten, Old Town, Billy-Jack Depot, Brewer, Sherman,
Bangor, Danforth, Howland, Monson, Van Buren, Greenville,
Houlton, Churchill Dam, Millinocket, Dover-Foxcroft, Presque
Isle, Topsfield, Caribou, Blanchard, Mars Hill, Medway, Smyrna
Mills, Hodgdon, Vanceboro, Springfield, and Baxter St Park
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and
14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,
North Woods, and Penobscot Valley Maine
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due to heavy snowfall and
reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow. 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.
The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.
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Northwest Aroostook-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Fort Kent, Madawaska, Calais, Grand Lake
Stream, Eastbrook, Clayton Lake, Princeton, Dedham, Frenchville,
Aurora, Wesley, Amherst, Allagash, and Great Pond
411 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Central Washington, and Interior
Hancock Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to heavy snowfall and
reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow. Strong winds could
cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow,
sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts.
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AStrauser