Maine - Maine is on track to get a serious winter storm that will bring heavy snow, wind and rain to the area starting late tonight through Monday.
This storm could drop up to a foot of snow in some inland areas and mountains.
Areas like Rockland could see instead of snow, rain, over an inch possible.
Coastal Maine has a high wind warning with gusts between 55mph and 65mph.
Below is a bring down of alerts for Maine according to the National Weather Services out
of Gray and Caribou.Alerts:
Southern Somerset-Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-
Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Including the cities of Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra,
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, and Palermo
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, changing to rain by midday Monday.
Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Somerset, Interior York, Central Interior
Cumberland, Androscoggin and Kennebec Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates are anticipated, with
rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour expected at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-
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,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond,
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton,
Waterville Valley, and Woodstock
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and west central
and western Maine.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates are anticipated, with
rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour expected at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Interior Cumberland Highlands-
Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-
Merrimack-Belknap-Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover,
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford,
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton,
Chesterville, Jay, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, Jackson,
North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lebanon,
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney,
Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro,
Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon,
Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, Charlestown, Boscawen,
Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, Laconia,
Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry,
Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough,
Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, ending as a period of mixed
precipitation or rain in some areas. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New
Hampshire and western Maine.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible as roads
quickly become snow covered. The hazardous conditions could
impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heavy snowfall rates are anticipated,
with rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour expected at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach,
Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook,
Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham,
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol,
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro,
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, Lincolnville, Greenland,
Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton,
and Seabrook
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,
Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and
Coastal Waldo Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds are expected to be during
the morning and midday hours. They will diminish thereafter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,
Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Interior Waldo County.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. 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. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Casco Bay.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Penobscot Bay-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
seas 20 to 26 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME
to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot,
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin,
Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around
one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35
mph.
* WHERE...Northern Somerset County and Northern and Central
Piscataquis County.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
commute. Power outages are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
Some Detailed Ares:
Sanford
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm, then snow, mainly after 11pm. Temperature rising to around 31 by 5am. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 44. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Portland
Tonight
Snow before 5am, then rain and snow. Temperature falling to near 21 by 10pm, then rising to around 36 during the remainder of the night. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7am. High near 46. Very windy, with an east wind 30 to 40 mph becoming south 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Rockland
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 35 by 5am. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
M.L.King Day
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 45. Very windy, with an east wind 30 to 40 mph becoming south 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers between 2am and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Ellsworth
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 10am, then rain after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. Windy, with an east wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2am and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Patchy fog before 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Bangor
M.L.King Day
Snow before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and noon, then rain after noon. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Patchy fog before 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Rumford
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 9. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 3pm, then rain after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 39. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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