Friday, January 12, 2018

Winter Storm Hunter Could Bring Icy Mess To The Region Update Three


















Winter Storm Hunter Could Bring Icy Mess To The Region Update Two
















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
350 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

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Northwest Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, and Frenchville
350 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. A flash freeze is expected this evening as
  temperatures plummet below freezing. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 11
  inches, and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County.

* WHEN...9 PM today to 4 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very icy conditions will develop suddenly
  this evening as a cold front crosses with freezing rain and
  sleet. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained
by going to newengland511.org.

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3:40 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday.

Rain will develop this evening and persist for most of the day Saturday, with a changeover to freezing rain in Prince County near noon or in the afternoon. Total rainfall amounts of up to 30 mm are expected.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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 #PEStorm.


3:38 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Temperatures will drop dramatically Saturday night in the wake of a cold front moving through the area, resulting in water freezing quickly, especially on untreated surfaces.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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 #PEStorm.

3:39 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Cumberland County - Minas Shore
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday.

Rain associated with this system will begin over southwestern Nova Scotia this evening and spread northeastward. At this time 25 to 50 mm of rain is expected by Saturday evening. The largest rainfall accumulation is expected to be confined to southwestern and northern Nova Scotia where total system rainfall may reach or exceed 50 mm by Saturday evening. In addition strong southwesterly winds may reach warning criteria, gusting close to 90 km/h.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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.


3:38 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Flash freeze warning in effect for:

Cumberland County - Minas Shore
Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Temperatures will drop dramatically Saturday night in the wake of a cold front moving through the area, resulting in water freezing quickly, especially on untreated surfaces.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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.

3:39 PM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday.

Rain associated with this system will begin over southwestern Nova Scotia this evening and spread northeastward. At this time 25 to 50 mm of rain is expected by Saturday evening. The largest rainfall accumulation is expected to be confined to southwestern and northern Nova Scotia where total system rainfall may reach or exceed 50 mm by Saturday evening. In addition strong southwesterly winds may reach warning criteria, gusting close to 90 km/h.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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.

Winter Storm Hunter Could Bring Icy Mess To The Region Update One
















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1015 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...Rain changing to Mixed Precipitation tonight through
Saturday....

.A cold front will cross the region tonight. This will result in
rain rapidly changing to a wintry mix and then snow before ending
Saturday morning. A period of slick travel is expected to result.

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Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Androscoggin-
Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron,
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc,
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua,
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry,
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon,
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens,
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison,
Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot, Turner, Auburn,
Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, Vassalboro,
Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,
Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Errol, Millsfield,
Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, Lancaster,
Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton,
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, North Conway, Albany, Conway,
Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth,
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon,
Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, and Charlestown
1015 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. The ice and snow will
  result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations
  of up to three inches, with amounts over 5 inches possible near
  the Canadian border, and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
  an inch are expected. In addition...rapidly falling
  temperatures will cause any ponded water to refreeze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern New Hampshire and
  south central, southwest, west central and western Maine.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 PM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
  likely in fog overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. For a more precise forecast for your specific location...
go to www.weather.gov/gray.

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ARNOTT

10:14 AM AST Friday 12 January 2018
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.

A low pressure system developing over the southeastern United States will slowly track across the region on Saturday. This system will bring heavy rainfall to the region followed by a return to much colder temperatures. A changeover to freezing rain is expected tonight and into Saturday resulting in a prolonged period of freezing rain with significant ice accretion. The precipitation will turn to snow and ice pellets over northern New Brunswick before ending Saturday evening.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.