Hurricane Force Wind Warning for Coastal Waters – 12/23/22

URGENT – MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
634 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

ANZ150-152-154-240145-
/O.UPG.KGYX.SR.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221224T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.HF.W.0001.221223T1134Z-221224T0800Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
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-
634 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

…HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
SATURDAY…

• WHAT…South winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas
  18 to 23 ft.
• WHERE…Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
  out 25 NM, 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…Until 3 AM EST Saturday.
• IMPACTS…Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for extreme conditions.

&&

Tubbs

$$

Flash Flood Warning for South Central Cumberland County, ME – 12/23/22

Flash Flood Warning
MEC005-231700-
/O.NEW.KGYX.FF.W.0005.221223T1419Z-221223T1700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gray ME
919 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a

• Flash Flood Warning for…
  South Central Cumberland County in southwestern Maine…
• Until noon EST.
• At 919 AM EST, The combination of heavy rainfall and anomalously
  high tide levels will severely impact drainage near the coast in
  the City of Portland. High tide in Portland will occur around 1015
  am peaking above major flood stage of 14 feet. Meanwhile, moderate
  to heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the warned area
  into the early afternoon. Excessive runoff will encounter tidal
  inundation resulting in backwater and poor drainage. In
  particular…flooding is possible between Commercial Street and
  Marginal Way. Heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches has fallen over the
  Portland area, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall and backwater
  from anomalously high tides. SOURCE…Radar. IMPACT…Flash flooding of urban areas and underpasses as well
  as other poor drainage and low-lying areas near
  Portland Harbor.
• Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
  Portland, South Portland, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough,
  and Windham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT…LON 4366 7042 4377 7026 4366 7004 4357 7014
4357 7015 4356 7015 4350 7021

FLASH FLOOD…RADAR INDICATED

$$

JAMISON/ARNOTT

Flood Warning for Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, and Sullivan Counties – 12/23/22

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gray ME
514 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

MEC001-005-007-011-013-015-017-023-027-031-NHC001-003-005-011-013-
015-017-019-231700-
/O.NEW.KGYX.FA.W.0007.221223T1014Z-221223T1700Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Androscoggin ME-Cumberland ME-Franklin ME-Kennebec ME-Knox ME-
Lincoln ME-Oxford ME-Sagadahoc ME-Waldo ME-York ME-Belknap NH-
Carroll NH-Cheshire NH-Hillsborough NH-Merrimack NH-Rockingham NH-
Strafford NH-Sullivan NH-
514 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY…

• WHAT…Widespread flooding of urban and other low-lying and
  flood-prone locations. Small streams will be rise rapidly and
  could flood low water crossings. Expect significant disruption to
  the morning commute with deteriorating conditions throughout the
  day.
• WHERE…Portions of Maine, including the following counties,
  Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln,
  Oxford, Sagadahoc, Waldo and York. Portions of New Hampshire,
  including the following counties, Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire,
  Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and Sullivan.
• WHEN…Until noon EST Friday, with additional warnings possible
  thereafter.
• IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
• At 502 AM EST, Heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt is
  occurring, and will cause widespread flooding. Additional
  rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned
  area. Snow-blocked drainage will exasperate flooding.
• A threat for flash flooding exists if heavy rain continues
  over the same locations for an extended period. Please report
  flooding to the National Weather Service or local officials.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT…LON 4358 7237 4354 7182 4377 7104 4422 7032
4445 7027 4449 7013 4444 7012 4462 6989
4458 6961 4465 6961 4468 6881 4400 6912
4364 7017 4287 7084 4282 7115 4270 7129
4273 7246 4281 7254 4295 7253 4301 7244

$$

SJ

Flood Warning for Suncook River, Merrimack and Belknap Counties, NH – 12/23/22

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gray ME
945 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

…The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in New Hampshire…

Suncook River At North Chichester affecting Merrimack and Belknap
Counties.

For the Suncook River…including North Chichester…Minor flooding
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at http://www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

NHC001-013-240245-
/O.NEW.KGYX.FL.W.0005.221223T2140Z-000000T0000Z/
/NCHN3.1.ER.221223T2140Z.221224T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
945 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE…

• WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
• WHERE…Suncook River at North Chichester.
• WHEN…From this afternoon until further notice.
• IMPACTS…At 9.0 feet, Flooding occurs at about 20 camp sites at
  the Lazy River Campground. Flooding also begins at the Epsom
  Valley Campground.
  At 10.0 feet, The lower section of the Lazy River Campground
  floods. Two campsites at the Epsom Valley Campground flood.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
• At 9:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 6.0 feet.
• Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
  late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 10.7
  feet tomorrow morning.
• Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
• Flood History…No available flood history.

&&

LAT…LON 4341 7131 4336 7118 4309 7142 4316 7152

$$

SJ

Flood Warning for Soughegan River, Hillsborough County, NH – 12/23/22

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gray ME
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

…The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in New Hampshire…

Souhegan River At Milford affecting Hillsborough County.

For the Soughegan River…including Milford, Merrimack…Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at http://www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

NHC011-240315-
/O.NEW.KGYX.FL.W.0006.221223T1502Z-221224T0352Z/
/MFDN3.1.ER.221223T1459Z.221223T1800Z.221223T2151Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE THIS EVENING…

• WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
• WHERE…Souhegan River at Milford.
• WHEN…From this morning to late this evening.
• IMPACTS…At 9.5 feet, Water begins to flood a portion of Route
  101A in Milford. Water begins to flood the property of the
  Milford water utilites department, properties on Intervale Road in
  Wilton, and the Monadnock Water parking lot.
  At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters inundate a portion of Route 101A in
  Milford and spread into property of the Milford water utilities
  department and Granite Town Plaza. Floodwaters encroach on low
  lying properties in Wilton including some on Intervale Road and
  Monadnock Water.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
• At 9:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 8.9 feet.
• Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9
  feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
  this afternoon.
• Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
• Flood History…No available flood history.

&&

LAT…LON 4287 7185 4288 7163 4280 7163 4277 7185

$$

SJ

SKYWARN Activation Requested – 12/23/22

Good Afternoon,

A large winter storm with a variety of impacts is expected to impact the region beginning tonight and continuing through early Saturday. SKYWARN Activation is requested for this period for all areas. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we would request remote coverage of WX1GYX.

Of particular concern for this event include:

• Coastal flood reports
• Wind speed/damage reports
• Rainfall totals
• Pictures of flooding of any type
• Snowfall reports (precipitation may start as snow in northern areas)

Any method possible to send in reports is acceptable, with the preferred method being population of the SKYWARN NET Reporting Google Sheet.

Thank you,
NWS Gray

National Weather Service Gray
207-688-4081 – Operations
www.weather.gov/gyx

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SKYWARN Activation is requested to monitor this multi-hazard storm system early Friday Morning into Christmas Eve. Amateur Radio call-up nets will activate during the day Friday to monitor for strong to damaging winds and heavy rainfall as needed. Pictures and videos of wind damage, coastal flooding and any shoreline damage from coastal flooding, and any snowfall can be sent to: gyx.skywarn@noaa.gov or via Twitter to @NWSGray.

Please activate local nets as necessary. Remember, if you don’t hear SKYWARN activity in your locality, and severe weather is happening, help gather reports!

Be alert and stay safe,

73′

Tim Watson
KB1HNZ

Wind Advisory for Southern Oxford, Southern Franklin, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Northern Carroll, Southern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Sullivan, Merrimack, Belknap, Cheshire, Eastern Hillsborough, and Western and Central Hillsborough Counties – 12/23/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

MEZ012-013-033-NHZ004>009-011-012-015-230500-
/O.UPG.KGYX.HW.A.0004.221223T1200Z-221224T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.WI.Y.0020.221223T0600Z-221224T0700Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Interior Cumberland Highlands-
Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-
Merrimack-Belknap-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-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,
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon,
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EST SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…Portions of western Maine. Portions of central, northern,
  and southern New Hampshire.
• WHEN…From 1 AM Friday to 2 AM EST Saturday.
• IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor holiday
decorations. .

&&

$$

GC

High Wind Warning for Southern Somerset County, ME – 12/23/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

MEZ014-230500-
/O.UPG.KGYX.HW.A.0004.221223T1200Z-221224T0700Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.HW.W.0004.221223T0600Z-221224T0700Z/
Southern Somerset-
Including the cities of Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra,
Pittsfield, Embden, and Madison
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EST
SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…Southern Somerset County.
• WHEN…From 1 AM Friday to 2 AM EST Saturday.
• IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive. Also secure outdoor holiday decorations.

&&

$$

High Wind Warning for Northern Oxford, Northern Franklin, Central Somerset, Northern Coos, Southern Coos, and Northern Grafton Counties – 12/23/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

MEZ007>009-NHZ001>003-230500-
/O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0004.221223T0600Z-221224T0700Z/
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
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EST
SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin, and
  Northern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Coos,
  Northern Grafton, and Southern Coos Counties.
• WHEN…From 1 AM Friday to 2 AM EST Saturday, with peak winds
  during the morning hours.
• IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive. Also secure outdoor holiday decorations.

&&

$$

High Wind Warning for Interior York, Central Interior Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Interior Waldo, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, Coastal Waldo, Strafford, Interior Rockingham, and Coastal Rockingham Counties – 12/23/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

MEZ018>028-NHZ010-013-014-230500-
/O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0004.221223T0600Z-221224T0700Z/
Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Strafford-Interior Rockingham-Coastal
Rockingham-
Including the cities of 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, Palermo, 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, Barrington,
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Salem,
Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter,
Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton,
and Seabrook
1151 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EST
SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Maine. Portions of
  central and southern New Hampshire. Peak winds are expected closer
  to the coast.
• WHEN…From 1 AM Friday to 2 AM EST Saturday.
• IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive. Also secure outdoor holiday decorations.

&&

$$