Blizzard Warning ; BLIZZARD CONDITIONS NEAR THE COAST

Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
413 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...NOREASTER EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE REGION AND
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS NEAR THE COAST THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.Low pressure east of the delmarva peninsula is rapidly
strengthening early this morning as it moves to the northeast.
This powerful storm will pass south and east of New England
moving into the Canadian Maritimes by early Wednesday. Snow is
developing over southern Maine and New Hampshire early this
morning and will reach mid-coast and central maine by mid-morning.
The snow will become heavy at times late this morning and winds
will rapidly increase in coastal sections early this afternoon
into this evening. Blizzard conditions are now expected in coastal
Maine and New Hampshire. The heaviest snow and strongest winds
will begin to taper off from southwest to northeast beginning this
evening. Additional, lighter snowfall will continue overnight and
into Wednesday especially in central and mid-coast maine and the
mountains and foothills of Maine and New Hampshire.


...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible, especially this afternoon and evening.
  Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 14
  to 18 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Knox, and Coastal Waldo Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of
  the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. For a more precise forecast for
your specific location...go to www.weather.gov/gray.

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STORM WATCH: Warming Center Info

Rockland, Maine- With this winter storm intensifying here is info from Rockland Fire about the availability of warming stations if needed.
"We are preparing for the storm and the following is an update for the warming shelters:
Thursday- city building will be closing at noon. The warming shelters will be closed UNLESS we see a need to keep them open. The idea being that travel will be discouraged and we will try and keep folks off the road.
Friday- warming shelters will be open during normal business hours at City Hall, Library, and Flanagan Center. Of overnight shelters are needed we will try and staff something based on need and power outage numbers.
Saturday- Flanagan Center and Library will be open for normal business hours and we will again base the overnights on need.
Sunday the library will be open from 1-5pm and we will try and open something for the morning if needed. Keep a close watch on this FB page for more updates as well as 2-1-1 and the City website.
Stay Safe out there." [Rockland Fire]

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Coast Guard Prepares For Powerful Winter Storm In Northeast

BOSTON – Coast Guard units across the Northeast are gearing up as a powerful winter storm with damaging winds, snowfall, and potential for coastal flooding is expected to impact our area Thursday.

The Boston-based 270-foot Coast Guard Cutter Seneca, will stage offshore to provide search and rescue coverage if needed, and shore based units are standing ready to deploy if necessary.

As conditions deteriorate overnight, heavy winds, snow and freezing spray put vessels at risk of sinking at their anchorage points or pier due to the ice and accumulation of snow. For information on how to prepare your boat or trailer for a storm, please visit http://www.uscg.mil/news/ stormcenter/.


Ice-breaking assets will seek safe haven from the winter storm, but will deploy following after as part of Operation Reliable Energy for Northeast Winters (RENEW), the Coast Guard's region-wide effort to ensure Northeast communities have the security, supplies, energy, and emergency resources they need throughout the winter.

For information on the storm’s progress and storm preparedness, please visit the National Hurricane Center's Web page at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.

Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency's site to stay informed and for tips to prepare and plan for the storm at http://www.ready.gov/.


For additional information on the storm, visit the National Hurricane Center website http://www.nhc.noaa.gov.

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BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY

...MAJOR COASTAL STORM THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

.Low pressure developing east of Florida today will rapidly
intensify as it moves up the eastern seaboard to a position off
the New England coast on Thursday and into the Canadian maritimes
Thursday night. This storm has the potential to bring heavy snow
and strong winds...especially to coastal sections of western Maine
and New Hampshire where blizzard conditions are expected. Some
uncertainty remains with regards to the exact track of this
storm...so stay tuned to later updates. As this storm departs on
Friday...bitterly cold air will arrive from Canada...along with
strong northwesterly winds.

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Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,
Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, 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
354 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute
  on Thursday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow
  accumulations of 9 to 12 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hampshire and coastal southwest Maine.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. For a more precise forecast for
your specific location...go to www.weather.gov/gray.

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Mid Coast Area!

Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD OR NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THE REGION THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong low pressure system is tracking up the Eastern
Seaboard. Periods of heavy snow will continue through this
evening. Snowfall rates of two to three inches per hour are
expected. Winds will gust 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph along
the coast resulting in blizzard conditions through evening. The
storm will come to an end overnight into early Wednesday morning.

Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of 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, and Lincolnville
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, mixing with sleet and rain along the
  coast at times later today and this evening.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will switch to sleet
  and rain later tonight and then end Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...Around 30.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions at times and
  lead to dangerous travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

Blizzard Warning Issued For Southern Maine

Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO SOME AREAS TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system will track up the Eastern Seaboard
and bring heavy snow to Maine and New Hampshire Tuesday into
early Wednesday. Snow will begin Tuesday morning in southern New
Hampshire and spread northwards into western Maine by noon. Snow
will become heavy Tuesday afternoon with snowfall rates of one to
three inches per hour possible and blizzard conditions along the
coast. The storm will come to an end overnight into early
Wednesday morning.

Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco,
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth,
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington,
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury,
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow,
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye,
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect from 7 AM Tuesday to 5 AM EDT
Wednesday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions
  at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions. Strong wind
  gusts may lead to scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

New Blizzard Warning Just Issued for Mid-Coast Area

Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
351 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...Major coastal storm tonight and Monday...

.A strong low pressure system will develop in the Gulf of Maine
by later tonight. Snow will become heavy overnight. Snowfall
rates of 2-4 inches per hour at times are expected to lead to
very hazardous travel conditions. Winds will increase through the
overnight hours resulting in blizzard conditions toward morning
and during the day Monday on the Mid Coast of Maine. Elsewhere
near-blizzard conditions will develop late tonight and early
Monday possibly leading to power outages.

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Interior Waldo-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Liberty,
Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, 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,
and Lincolnville
351 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 7 PM EST Monday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect. The Blizzard Watch is no
longer in effect.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches.

* TIMING...Steady snow will begin late this afternoon and become
  heavy at times overnight and Monday. Winds will increase and
  become strong late tonight and Monday and allow for blowing
  and drifting along with very low visibilities.

* IMPACTS...Treacherous travel, low visibilities, and the
  potential for power outages. Blizzard conditions will be likely
  late tonight and Monday. The snow may be briefly heavy and wet
  for a time earlier on tonight along the coast which could lead
  to power outages.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s.

* Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

Blizzard Warning Issued For Sunday Monday!

Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
343 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...Major winter storm to impact the area late Sunday through
Monday night...

.Strong low pressure will develop in the Gulf of Maine Sunday
night and move south of Nova Scotia Monday night. Heavy
snowfall is expected along with strong winds. The combination of
heavy snow and strong wind will produce blizzard conditions at
times...especially late Sunday night through Monday night in the
Bangor and Downeast region.

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of...Bangor...Brewer...Orono...Old Town...
Amherst...Aurora...Dedham...Eastbrook...Great Pond...Orland...
Deblois...Grand Lake Stream...Meddybemps...Pembroke...Perry...
Princeton...Ellsworth...Bar Harbor...Blue Hill...Eastport...
Machias...Cherryfield
343 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect from 7 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST
Tuesday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The Bangor region and Downeast.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow along with significant blowing and
  drifting snow.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...18 to 24 inches.

* TIMING...Sunday night through Monday night. The worst conditions
  are expected later Sunday night through Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow with significantly
  reduced visibilities in whiteout conditions. Extremely hazardous
  travel is expected Sunday night into Monday night. Travel could be
  near impossible at times later Sunday night into Monday. Power
  outages are also possible.

* WINDS...Northeast 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph across interior
  areas...with gusts up to 60 mph along the coast.

* VISIBILITIES...one quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

Weather Alert: Blizzard & Winter Storm Warnings Issued for Downeast Maine

COASTAL HANCOCK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELLSWORTH...BAR HARBOR...BLUE HILL

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...INTERIOR HANCOCK AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...5 TO 8 INCHES.

* TIMING...WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
  BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED. ROADS COULD BECOME IMPASSABLE.

* WINDS...NORTH 30 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S TO AROUND 30.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER OF A MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR
YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST
UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/CAR.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON-COASTAL WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DEBLOIS...GRAND LAKE STREAM...
MEDDYBEMPS...PEMBROKE...PERRY...PRINCETON...EASTPORT...MACHIAS...
CHERRYFIELD

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...COASTAL AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND
  DRIFTING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...8 TO 12 INCHES.


* TIMING...WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED. ROADS COULD BECOME IMPASSABLE.

* WINDS...NORTH 30 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 30S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER OF A MILES OR LESS AT TIMES.

INTERIOR HANCOCK-NORTHERN WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AMHERST...AURORA...DEDHAM...EASTBROOK...
GREAT POND...ORLAND...DANFORTH...VANCEBORO...TOPSFIELD

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CARIBOU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM
WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE WINTER STORM WATCH
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...INTERIOR HANCOCK AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...4 TO 7 INCHES.

* TIMING...VERY LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING
  SNOW COULD LEAD TO NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES. ROADS
  COULD BECOME IMPASSABLE.

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 20S.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER OF A MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For those living in Knox and Waldo counties, there is still a Winter Storm Watch. Stay with us if this gets upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning or a Winter Weather Advisory. It appears downeast Maine will see the most snow with very little to nothing in Northern and western Maine.

BREAKING NEWS: Blizzard Warning Issued For Coastal Maine

Blizzard Warning: RED

The national weather service out of Gray, Maine has issued a Blizzard Warning for coastal Maine from Rockland down to Kittery.

Statement:
COASTAL YORK-COASTAL CUMBERLAND-SAGADAHOC-LINCOLN-KNOX-
COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BIDDEFORD...SACO...OLD ORCHARD BEACH...
KITTERY...PORTLAND...SOUTH PORTLAND...WESTBROOK...BATH...
TOPSHAM...BOOTHBAY HARBOR...WISCASSET...WALDOBORO...CAMDEN...
ROCKLAND...THOMASTON...BELFAST...LINCOLNVILLE
344 PM EST THU JAN 2 2014

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY. THE WINTER
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW...BLOWING SNOW...AND COLD WIND CHILL
  VALUES.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...SLIPPERY SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS AND SHARPLY REDUCED
  VISIBILITIES AT TIMES. BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES LATE THIS
  EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING NEAR THE COAST.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...7 BELOW TO 8 ABOVE ZERO.

* WIND CHILL...AS LOW AS 30 BELOW.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS
AND POOR VISIBILITIES ARE LIKELY. THIS WILL LEAD TO WHITEOUT
CONDITIONS...MAKING TRAVEL DANGEROUS. DO NOT TRAVEL. IF YOU MUST
TRAVEL...HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET
STRANDED...STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THE COMBINATION OF VERY COLD AIR AND
GUSTY WINDS WILL CREATE DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILL VALUES. THIS
WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE OR LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS
ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU MUST GO OUTSIDE DRESS IN LAYERS...AND KEEP
ALL YOUR SKIN AND YOUR HEAD COVERED. PROTECT LIVESTOCK FROM THE
COLD AND BRING YOUR PETS INSIDE.

BLIZZARD WARNING: Coastal Maine

Blizzard Warning Area is Shaded in RED
Winter Storn Warning area is shaded in PINK

Coastal Maine - The National Weather Service out of Gray has issued a Blizzard Warning along the coastal Maine from Kittery to Rockland. There is a very high likeliness that this area could get anywhere from 18 to 24 inches.

The National Weather Service Statement:
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...THE IMMEDIATE COAST OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND COASTAL
  YORK COUNTY IN MAINE.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 18 TO 24 INCHES.

* TIMING...A LIGHT SNOW WILL BEGIN FALLING EARLY FRIDAY
  MORNING...BUT CONDITIONS WILL RAPIDLY DETERIORATE FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL
  BE HEAVY AT TIMES FRIDAY EVENING INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LOW VISIBILITIES. BLOWING AND
  DRIFTING SNOW IS LIKELY.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOWER 20S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS
AND POOR VISIBILITIES ARE LIKELY. THIS WILL LEAD TO WHITEOUT
CONDITIONS...MAKING TRAVEL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DO NOT TRAVEL. IF
YOU MUST TRAVEL...HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET
STRANDED...STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE.

The National Weather Service out of Gray, Maine has also issued a Winter Storm Warning for inland and downeast areas of Maine. Here is there statement on the Winter Storm Warning for inland and downeast Maine along with the Coastal Flood Warning.


...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 4
PM EST SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE EASTWARD THROUGH WESTERN
  MAINE TO THE INTERIOR MIDCOAST.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW...WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 12 TO 18 INCHES.

* TIMING...A LIGHT SNOW WILL BEGIN FALLING EARLY FRIDAY
  MORNING...BUT CONDITIONS WILL RAPIDLY DETERIORATE FRIDAY EVENING
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT
  TIMES FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LOW VISIBILITIES. BLOWING AND
  DRIFTING SNOW IS ALSO LIKELY.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

* TEMPERATURES...3 TO 18 ABOVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.  SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD...AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.


...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAY HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EST SATURDAY. THE
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATION...THE MID COAST OF MAINE SOUTHWARD TO THE SEACOAST OF
  NEW HAMPSHIRE.

* COASTAL FLOODING...HIGH TIDE AT PORTLAND IS EXPECTED TO BE 11
  FEET AROUND 10 AM SATURDAY. STRONG NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY WINDS MAY
  PUSH STORM TIDES TO AROUND 13 FEET. OFFSHORE SEAS OF 25 TO 30
  FEET OR MORE IN ADDITION TO THE ALREADY HIGH TIDES ARE EXPECTED
  TO RESULT IN MODERATE TO POSSIBLE MAJOR COASTAL
  FLOODING...ESPECIALLY ALONG THE MAINE COAST SOUTH OF PORTLAND TO
  THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOAST. RESIDENTS ALONG THE COAST IN AREAS
  TYPICALLY PRONE TO SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FLOODING AND BEACH
  EROSION ARE URGED TO PREPARE FOR COASTAL FLOODING...AND TO
  CONSIDER THAT HEAVY SNOW WILL BE OCCURRING AS THE TIDE RISES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. COASTAL RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD BE ALERT...
AS FLOODING...SIGNIFICANT SPLASH OVER...AND BEACH EROSION ARE
EXPECTED.


Please stay safe Friday and Saturday as the area is going to be impacted by what some have said is a Historic Snowstorm. If you do not have to travel Friday-Saturday, please stay home. In case of power outages, please have a storm kit ready. Stay safe everyone.....