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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Breaking Weather News: Tornado Warning for West central Cumberland County Ti 2:45pm

UPDATE 2:44pm: This warning has expired.
The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Cumberland County in southwestern Maine...

* Until 245 PM EDT

* At 222 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles southwest of Raymond, or 7 miles south of
  Naples, moving northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Raymond around 245 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Frye
Island, Sebago and Casco.

This also includes...
  Sebago Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If on or near Sebago Lake, get away from the water and move to safe
shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce large
capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock and
seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.

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