Thursday, July 03, 2014

Here comes Hurricane Arthur

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME
337 PM EDT THU JUL 3 2014

MEZ029-030-040345-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SU.Y.0002.140705T1200Z-140705T2000Z/
COASTAL HANCOCK-COASTAL WASHINGTON-
337 PM EDT THU JUL 3 2014

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY.

* SURF HEIGHT...9 TO 12 FEET.

* IMPACTS...INCREASED RISK OF BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS RIP
  CURRENTS AS WELL AS HIGHER THAN NORMAL WAVE ACTION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PEOPLE ARE ALSO URGED TO REMAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ROCKS...SEA
WALLS OR JETTIES. THE SIZE OF THE INCOMING WAVES WILL VARY
GREATLY OVER SHORT PERIODS OF TIME AND IF CAUGHT IN A WAVE YOU
COULD BE UNEXPECTEDLY WASHED INTO THE OCEAN.

&&

$$

HEWITT

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
358 PM EDT THU JUL 3 2014

...HIGH SURF AND RIP CURRENTS SATURDAY ...

.TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR WILL MOVE THROUGH THE GULF OF MAINE FRIDAY
NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. THIS STORM WILL GENERATE HIGH SURF
ALONG THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. ADDITIONALLY
LONG PERIOD SWELL WILL RESULT IN INCREASED RIP CURRENT RISK.

MEZ023>028-NHZ014-040800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.140705T1200Z-140705T2000Z/
COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-SAGADAHOC-LINCOLN-KNOX-
COASTAL WALDO-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
358 PM EDT THU JUL 3 2014

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY.

* LOCATION...OCEAN BEACHES IN MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* SURF HEIGHT... 5 TO 8 FEET.

* TIMING... HIGHEST SURF WILL BE SATURDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS... RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF WILL MAKE BEACHES
  HAZARDOUS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND LARGE DANGEROUS SURF WILL MAKE THE BEACH
HAZARDOUS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY
ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. BREAKING WAVES CAN BE MUCH
LARGER THAN THEIR HEIGHTS IN DEEP WATER. WATER FROM LARGE BREAKING
WAVES CAN QUICKLY RUSH UP THE BEACH...SWEEP PEOPLE OFF OF THEIR
FEET...AND DRAG THEM INTO THE WATER. PEOPLE VIEWING THE OCEAN FROM
JETTIES...ROCK WALLS...AND OTHER AREAS NEAR THE SURF ZONE ARE
ESPECIALLY AT RISK. FALLING INTO THE TURBULENT AND SOMETIMES ROCKY
WATERS CAN RESULT IN INJURY THAT REDUCES THE CHANCE OF SURVIVAL.


&&

$$3:56 PM ADT Thursday 03 July 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:
  • Fredericton and Southern York County
Warm and humid Friday and heavy rainfall for Saturday.
The warm moist airmass that has given humidex values in the high 30S and low 40S will persist over southern portions of New Brunswick on Friday. Temperatures will moderate in the north, however humidex values are likely to reach the high 30S again Friday in the south.

Hurricane Arthur continues to strengthen as it approaches the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States today. Arthur will move northeastward and merge with a cold front while moving across Atlantic Canada on Friday. The combined system will bring heavy rain and strong winds to New Brunswick on Saturday.

At the moment general amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres are likely with a good probability of higher amounts near and to the left of the track of the system. Southern portions of New Brunswick and much of Prince Edward Island are at a higher risk of receiving the heaviest rainfall. Some areas could see rainfall rates in excess of 15 millimetres per hour for a period of several hours.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
 
:01 PM ADT Thursday 03 July 2014
Special weather statement in effect for:
  • Queens County P.E.I.
Warm and humid conditions Friday. Heavy rain and strong winds Saturday.
A warm and humid airmass over the Maritimes will result in humidex values exceeding the mid-thirties over inland areas of the province again Friday. The public is advised to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated if spending long periods of time outdoors.

Meanwhile, hurricane Arthur continues to strengthen as it approaches the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States today. Arthur will move northeastward and merge with a cold front while moving across Atlantic Canada this weekend. The combined system will bring heavy rain and strong winds to Prince Edward Island on Saturday.

At the moment general amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres are likely with a good probability of higher amounts near and to the left of the track of the system. Southern portions of New Brunswick and much of Prince Edward Island are at a higher risk of receiving the heaviest rainfall. Some areas could see rainfall rates in excess of 15 millimetres per hour for a period of several hours.

Additionally, strong winds are expected to develop Saturday and persist until Sunday morning as the system tracks through the region.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
 
2:51 PM ADT Thursday 03 July 2014
Tropical storm watch in effect for:
  • Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Tropical storm conditions possible - early morning Saturday to evening Saturday.

Tropical storm-force winds of possible 60 gusting to 90 km/h over exposed areas from Hurricane Arthur may occur over the above regions.

Arthur is expected to be a strong post-tropical storm when it affects the Maritimes Saturday.

Forecaster Fogarty.
A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds near 65 km/h or more) are possible over parts of the region within 36 hours.

By nature a tropical storm also implies the threat of local flooding from heavy rainfall - consult your local area forecast for possible rainfall warnings.

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