URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
338 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
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Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern
Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-Central
Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Interior
Cumberland Highlands-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-
Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Belknap-
Strafford-
Including the cities of Chatham, Fryeburg, Palermo, Oquossoc,
Brookfield, New Portland, Auburn, Winterport, Harrison,
Cornville, Limington, Berlin, Rumney, Bethel, Holderness, Locke
Mills, Plymouth, Newry, Wolfeboro, Embden, Chesterville, Hanover,
Wakefield, Rochester, Hollis, Waldo, Davis, Woodstock,
Moultonborough, Bridgewater, Pittsfield, New Gloucester, Bryant
Pond, Conway, Bridgton, Madbury, Errol, Meredith, Avon, Palmyra,
Jay, Norway, Livermore Falls, Lewiston, Colebrook, Sabattus,
Augusta, Albany, New Vineyard, Long Pond, Brooks, Wilton,
Liberty, Milan, Pittston Farm, Greene, Minot, North Windham,
Ossipee, Andover, Waterville Valley, Barrington, Bethlehem,
Milton, Madison, Lancaster, Brassua, Wilsons Mills, Sugar Hill,
Thornton, Lyme, Kingfield, Montville, Buxton, Sidney, Gorham,
Dummer, Durham, Wales, Roxbury, Tuftonboro, Ashland, North
Conway, Farmington, Middle Dam, Rumford, Alfred, Bingham,
Jackman, Oxford, Gilford, Crawford Notch, Morrill, Waterville,
Turner, Berwick, Lincoln, Skowhegan, China, Rangeley, Moosehead,
Dover, Upton, Byron, Athens, Knox, Seboomook, Sanford,
Millsfield, Lebanon, Unity, Temple, Gray, Goodwins Mills,
Ellsworth, Coburn Gore, York Pond, Littleton, Phillips, New
Sharon, Laconia, Windsor, South Arm, Naples, Somersworth,
Jackson, Vassalboro, and Rollinsford
338 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY…
- WHAT…Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations
between 7 and 18 inches and sleet accumulations up to around one
third of an inch. Localized amounts up to around 24 inches are
possible, especially across higher terrain. Winds gusting as high
as 55 mph. - WHERE…Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and
western Maine and central and northern New Hampshire. - WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
- IMPACTS…Moderate snow with periods of heavy snow with potential
for a foot plus of accumulation will create hazardous travel
conditions across the region. Strong gusty winds are expected with
the snowstorm, which could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Travel is not recommended as heavy snowfall and very low
visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. The
hazardous conditions will impact the evening and Thursday morning
commutes. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This is a expected to be a long-duration,
multi-faceted event. While precipitation starts today, intensity
will increase tonight into Thursday when some of the heaviest
rates may fall accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Be prepared for
a prolonged duration of impact.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
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