.HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Washington County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Thursday. * 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. Use caution if you must drive.
Flood Watch National Weather Service Caribou ME 331 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 .Rounds of heavy rain will fall on a ripe snowpack leading to the snow melt increasing. In addition, grounds are frozen with some locations with deep frost. All of the rain and snowpack will run off into area creeks, streams and rivers. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. Area rivers with ice may see break up and movement posing a risk for ice jams. MEZ004>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-282215- /O.CON.KCAR.FA.A.0001.240228T1800Z-240229T1800Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Cherryfield, Lincoln, Patten, Amherst, Baxter St Park, Bucksport, Vanceboro, Eastport, Millinocket, Medway, Orland, Bangor, East Millinocket, Mount Katahdin, Sherman, Howland, Old Town, Grand Lake Stream, Greenville, Danforth, Bar Harbor, Brewer, Churchill Dam, Monson, Blanchard, Milo, Wesley, Houlton, Perry, Ellsworth, Great Pond, Princeton, Castine, Smyrna Mills, Chamberlain Lake, Springfield, Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft, Topsfield, Aurora, Eastbrook, Hodgdon, Machias, Calais, Orono, and Dedham 331 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt and ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington and Interior Hancock. In North Woods Maine, Northern Piscataquis. In Penobscot Valley Maine, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * 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. Ice jams are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches is expected in the Central Highlands into southern Aroostook County. 2 to 3 inches expected across the Downeast coast. Rain plus added snowmelt from the existing snowpack will increase runoff in these areas and likely cause creeks and streams to rise out of their banks. River ice is likely to break up and move posing a threat of ice jam flooding. Across the Downeast coast frost thawing, heavy rainfall and any remaining snow melt may cause excessive runoff flooding. - For flood safety visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 357 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 MEZ017-029-030-290900- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 357 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY... ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine and Interior DownEast Maine. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. A flash freeze and light accumulating snowfall early Thursday morning which could make travel hazardous for the Thursday morning commute. Strong gusty winds are possible during the day on Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.