Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal York County, ME – 09/15/23

Lee Local Watch/Warning Statement/Intermediate Advisory Number 40A
National Weather Service Gray ME AL132023
855 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

MEZ023-152100-
/O.CON.KGYX.TR.W.1013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Coastal York-
855 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

…TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT…

• LOCATIONS AFFECTED
  • York
  • Kennebunk
  • Biddeford
• WIND
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
    • Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
    to 57 mph
    • The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
      previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
      force.
    • PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
      underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
    • ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
      becomes hazardous.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
    • Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    • Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, leading to downed power lines.
    • A few roads impassable from debris, caused by downed
      branches and power lines. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    • Scattered power and communications outages likely.
• STORM SURGE
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
    • Peak Storm Surge Inundation: Less than a foot
      above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
    • Window of concern: Friday evening until Saturday evening
• THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
  UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
  surge flooding up to 1 foot above ground
  – The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
  previous assessment.
  – PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding up to 1 foot
  above ground.
  – PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding,
  especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions
  become unsafe.
  – ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for
  your area.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
    • Localized inundation of up to 1 foot mainly along low-lying
      spots on the immediate shorelines and in tidal affected
      riverine areas farther inland. Storm surge flooding could
      be accentuated by large waves in vulnerable wave action
      shoreline locations.
    • Sections of near-shore roads, causeways, and parking lots
      become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions
      dangerous in places where surge water covers the road.
    • Minor to moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching
      dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip
      currents.
    • Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A
      few small craft broken away from moorings. No damage to
      revetments expected.
• FLOODING RAIN
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
    • Peak Rainfall Amounts: Up to 1 inch.
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
    localized flooding rain
    • The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
      the previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
      localized flooding from heavy rain.
    • PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
      vulnerable to flooding.
    • ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
    • Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter
      currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
      become swollen and overflow in spots.
    • Flood possible in a few places where rapid ponding
      of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor
      drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds
      become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and
      bridge closures.
    • Backed up drainage systems near the coast could exacerbate
      the flooding from rainfall.
• TORNADO
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
    • Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
    • The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
      previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
      with gusty winds may still occur.
    • PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
      against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
      tornado situation.
    • ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
    • Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
• FOR MORE INFORMATION:
  • http://ready.gov/hurricanes
• TORNADO
  • LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
    • Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
  • THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
    UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
    • The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
      previous assessment.
    • PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
      with gusty winds may still occur.
    • PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
      against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
      tornado situation.
    • ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
  • POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
    • Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
• FOR MORE INFORMATION:
  • http://ready.gov/hurricanes

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Coastal Flood Advisory for Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Coastal Waldo Counties, ME – 04/19/22

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
906 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

MEZ023>028-190915-
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0006.220419T1600Z-220419T2000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-
906 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding, splash-over, and beach erosion
  due to high astronomical tides, storm surge, and building
  nearshore waves.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln,
  Knox and Coastal York Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 4 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/01 AM    11.4        1.7        0.3       2-4      None
 19/02 PM    11.2        1.5        1.3      10-11    Minor
 20/02 AM    11.2        1.5        0.2       6-7      None
 20/03 PM     9.0       -0.7       -0.6       5-7      None
 21/03 AM    10.2        0.5       -0.6        4       None

Boothbay Harbor ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.3 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/01 AM    11.1        1.4        0.3       2-3      None
 19/01 PM    11.1        1.4        1.8      10-12    Minor
 20/02 AM    11.1        1.4        0.4        7       None
 20/03 PM     8.8       -0.9       -0.5       3-4      None
 21/03 AM     9.9        0.2       -0.5        2       None

&&

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Winter Storm Warning for Portions of Southwest and Western Maine and Portions of Central, Northern, and Southern New Hampshire – 02/25/22

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
310 PM EST Thu Feb 24 2022

…SNOWSTORM ARRIVES ON FRIDAY…

.Low pressure will track out of the Ohio Valley tonight and cross
southern New England on Friday bringing periods of moderate to heavy
snowfall to portions of New Hampshire and southwestern Maine. The
heaviest snowfall is expected to fall from Friday morning through
the early evening hours.

MEZ018-019-023-024-033-NHZ005>015-250415-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0005.220225T0600Z-220226T0600Z/
Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal
Cumberland-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Southern Grafton-
Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-
Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, Goodwins
Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray, North
Windham, Gorham, Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery,
Portland, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth,
Brunswick, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, 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, Barrington, Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford,
Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan,
Surry, Jaffrey, Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton,
Plaistow, Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth,
Rye, Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, Amherst,
Milford, Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, and Weare
310 PM EST Thu Feb 24 2022

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY…

• WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
  11 inches.
• WHERE…Portions of southwest and western Maine. Portions of
  central, northern, and southern New Hampshire.
• WHEN…From 1 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
• IMPACTS…The potential exists for snowbands that will bring
  periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow
  accumulations. Near white out conditions are possible leading to
  extremely dangerous travel conditions. Travel will be very
  difficult due to low visibility and snow covered roads. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by going to newengland511.org

&&

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Winter Storm Warning for Portions of Central and Southern New Hampshire and South Central and Southwest Maine – 02/03/22

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
413 AM EST Thu Feb 3 2022

MEZ018>028-NHZ007>013-015-031715-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WS.A.0005.220204T0000Z-220205T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.WS.W.0004.220204T0000Z-220205T0000Z/
Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-
Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
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, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham,
Lempster, Newport, Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord,
Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith,
Barrington, Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham,
Madbury, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey,
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow,
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon,
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, and Weare
413 AM EST Thu Feb 3 2022

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY…

• WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches across south-central Maine and
  south-central New Hampshire to 3 to 7 inches over southern areas,
  sleet accumulations of around an inch to an inch and a half and
  ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected.
• WHERE…Portions of central and southern New Hampshire and
  south central and southwest Maine.
• WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commute.

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
http://www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

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Blizzard Warning for Portions of Southern New Hampshire, and South Central, and Southwest Maine – 01/29/22

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
411 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

MEZ022>028-NHZ014-281715-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WS.A.0003.220129T1200Z-220130T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.BZ.W.0001.220129T1200Z-220130T1100Z/
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
411 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EST
SUNDAY…

• WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 12 to 16 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
• WHERE…Portions of southern New Hampshire and south central
  and southwest Maine.
• WHEN…From 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches and lead to power outages.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rate of one to three inches an
  hour are expected at times. Also, heavy snow and blowing snow
  could cause whiteout conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. 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
http://www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

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High Wind Warning – 01/17/2022

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
816 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

MEZ022>028-NHZ014-170930-
/O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0001.220117T1000Z-220117T2100Z/
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
816 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST
MONDAY…

• WHAT…Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,
  Coastal Waldo, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox,
  Interior Waldo and Coastal York Counties.
• WHEN…From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.
• IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread 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.

&&

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High Surf Advisory for Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal Rockingham Counties 08/22/21

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
1003 AM EDT Sun Aug 22 2021

MEZ023-024-NHZ014-222215-
/O.EXA.KGYX.SU.Y.0004.210822T1600Z-210823T1200Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-
1003 AM EDT Sun Aug 22 2021

…HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY…

• WHAT…Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet.
• WHERE…In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,
  Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties.
• WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Monday.
• IMPACTS…Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Anyone walking along the shore should
  be alert for large incoming waves which could knock people off
  their feet or wash them into the sea.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

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