Storm Warning – Coastal Waters – 12/17/23

URGENT – MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
750 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

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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-Casco Bay-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
750 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

…STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY…

  • WHAT…South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas
    23 to 28 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, Casco Bay and Coastal Waters
    from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
  • WHEN…From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
  • 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.

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High Wind Warning for Interior Waldo, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, Coastal Waldo, and Coastal Rockingham Counties – 12/17/23

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
742 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

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/O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0003.231218T1200Z-231219T0600Z/
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Biddeford, Damariscotta, Wiscasset,
Unity, Belfast, Boothbay Harbor, Knox, North Hampton, Greenland,
Searsmont, Morrill, Seabrook, Kittery, Jackson, Bowdoinham,
Lincolnville, Rye, Westbrook, Phippsburg, Bremen, Hope, Old
Orchard Beach, Topsham, Appleton, Brooks, Whitefield, Dresden,
Newcastle, Rockland, Hampton Falls, Winterport, Arrowsic, Bath,
Thomaston, Waldoboro, Montville, Alna, Liberty, Portsmouth,
Camden, Bristol, Saco, Brunswick, Northport, Rockport, Portland,
Hampton, Waldo, Bowdoin, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, South
Portland, and Owls Head
742 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY…

  • WHAT…South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  • WHERE…In Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln,
    Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New
    Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.
  • WHEN…From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
    Scattered to numerous power outages are possible. Travel will be
    difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured
    objects and holiday decorations.

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.

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High Wind Warning for Central Interior Cumberland, Androscoggin, and Kennebec Counties – 12/17/23

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
742 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

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/O.UPG.KGYX.WI.Y.0012.231218T1200Z-231219T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.HW.W.0003.231218T1200Z-231219T0600Z/
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Including the cities of North Windham, Palermo, Sabattus, Auburn,
Lewiston, Gray, Sidney, Vassalboro, China, Greene, Minot,
Augusta, Wales, Livermore Falls, Gorham, Waterville, New
Gloucester, Turner, and Windsor
742 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY…

  • WHAT…South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  • WHERE…Central Interior Cumberland, Kennebec, and Androscoggin
    Counties.
  • WHEN…From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
    Scattered to numerous power outages are possible. Travel will be
    difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Damaging winds will blow around unsecured
    objects and holiday decorations.

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.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook – 12/08/23

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
256 AM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

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Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-
Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough-
256 AM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, west central Maine, western Maine, New Hampshire,
central New Hampshire, northern New Hampshire and southern New
Hampshire.

.DAY ONE…Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday.

A strong storm system will move through the region Sunday night
through Monday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain. The heavy
rain may lead to minor flooding of streams and areas of poor
drainage.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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