Winter Storm Skylar Update Five

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
732 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...MORE BEACH EROSION AND SPLASH-OVER EXPECTED TUESDAY AND
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.An intense area of low pressure will form off the Mid Atlantic
coast tonight before passing southeast of Nantucket Island on
Tuesday. Despite very low astronomical tides, a storm surge over
two feet will combine with large, battering waves on Tuesday to
create beach erosion and splash-over. In addition, much of the
coast has a weakened protective armor from the powerful coastal
flood from earlier this month.

Powerful, long period waves will continue as we head into the
Tuesday evening high tide. More beach erosion and splash-over
will occur.

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Coastal York-Coastal Rockingham-
732 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* Location...Coastal York and Rockingham Counties.

* Coastal Flooding...Beach erosion and splash-over will occur
  near the time of high tide Tuesday morning and again late
  Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Additional beach erosion and splash-over will occur
  along the already vulnerable beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

FORT POINT NH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 11.5 FT, MODERATE 12.5 FT, MAJOR 13.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/09 PM     8.5       -1.0        0.9       4.0      NONE
 13/09 AM    10.9        1.4        2.5       11.0     NONE
 13/10 PM    10.3        0.8        2.4       12.0     NONE
 14/10 AM     9.3       -0.2        0.6       8.0      NONE
 14/11 PM     8.3       -1.2        0.1       3.0      NONE

HAMPTON HARBOR NH
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 11.0 FT, MODERATE 12.0 FT, MAJOR 13.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/09 PM     8.2       -1.3        0.9       4.0      NONE
 13/09 AM    10.4        0.9        2.3       11.0     NONE
 13/10 PM    10.0        0.5        2.5       12.0     NONE
 14/10 AM     8.9       -0.6        0.6       7.0      NONE
 14/11 PM     7.9       -1.6        0.1       3.0      NONE

&&
$$

9:53 PM ADT Monday 12 March 2018
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Annapolis County
Heavy snowfall and high winds are expected.

Heavy snow and high winds with blowing snow expected on Tuesday.

An intense low pressure system will continue to develop east of Cape Hatteras tonight then intensify as it tracks northeastward toward the Maritimes on Tuesday. The storm centre is forecast to track near the Nova Scotia Coast late Tuesday night.

Snow at times heavy is expected to begin Tuesday morning over southwestern Nova Scotia and continue through the day. At this time amounts in excess of 15 cm are expected by Tuesday evening before the snow changes to rain later Tuesday night. Very strong east to northeasterly winds will develop during the day, and are expected to gust from 90 to 110 km/h during the afternoon and evening. These winds will likely give extensive blowing snow and could lead to power outages.

In addition a storm surge warning is in effect for Atlantic coastal regions for Tuesday night.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

9:49 PM ADT Monday 12 March 2018
Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Very strong east to northeasterly winds gusting to 100 km/h expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

An intense low pressure system will continue to develop east of Cape Hatteras tonight then intensify as it tracks northeastward toward the Maritimes on Tuesday. The storm centre is forecast to track near the Nova Scotia Coast late Tuesday night.

Ahead of this system very strong east to northeasterly winds will develop later in the day, and are expected to gust from 90 to 110 km/h during the afternoon and evening. These winds will likely give extensive blowing snow and could lead to power outages.

A winter storm watch is also in effect for the potential of snowfall greater than 15 cm as well as the likelihood of extensive blowing and drifting snow. A special weather statement for higher than normal water levels is in effect for high tides on Wednesday.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

 9:45 PM ADT Monday 12 March 2018
Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Heavy snow, high winds and blowing snow are expected on Tuesday and Tuesday night. Snow may change to rain along the Fundy coast later Tuesday night.

An intense low pressure system is forecast to develop east of Cape Hatteras today then intensify as it tracks northeastward toward the Maritimes on Tuesday. The storm centre is forecast to track near the Nova Scotia Coast late Tuesday night.

Snow at times heavy is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon over southwestern New Brunswick and continue Tuesday night. At this time amounts in excess of 15 cm are forecast by Wednesday morning with further accumulations likely during the day Wednesday. Very strong northeasterly winds will develop later on Tuesday, and are expected to gust 80 km/h later in the afternoon and evening, with gusts to 90 km/h possible along the Fundy coast. These winds will likely give extensive blowing and drifting snow and could lead to power outages.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. For information on emergency plans and kits go to http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.weatheraspc.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.