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. .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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High Wind Warning for Interior Waldo, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Coastal Waldo Counties – 11/30/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
348 PM EST Wed Nov 30 2022

MEZ022-025>028-010400-
/O.CON.KGYX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-221201T0400Z/
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
348 PM EST Wed Nov 30 2022

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING…

• WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, shifting
  west late.
• WHERE…Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and
  Sagadahoc Counties.
• WHEN…Until 11 PM EST this evening, with the strongest winds
  expected between 6pm and 10pm EST.
• 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.

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High Wind Warning for Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties, ME – 04/18/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
355 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

MEZ027-028-190400-
/O.UPG.KGYX.HW.A.0002.220419T0900Z-220419T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.HW.W.0002.220419T0900Z-220419T1600Z/
Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope,
Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
355 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EDT TUESDAY…

• WHAT…East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
• WHERE…Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties.
• WHEN…From 5 AM to Noon EDT Tuesday.
• 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.

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Coastal Storm Potential for Late Monday Night 4/18/22 through Tuesday 4/19/22

SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor the coastal storm potential for late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Here’s an excerpt from the latest Forecasters’ Discussion regarding the storm:

A sunny day with seasonable temperatures is expected before low pressure over the Mid Atlantic rapidly intensifies as it moves into New England by Tuesday morning. This system will spread rain and mountain snow over the region along with strong easterly winds. Heavy rain and snow quickly tapers off Tuesday afternoon with blustery and cool conditions expected to continue through Wednesday before a warming trend sets in for the end of the week.

Precipitation will move into southwestern NH around midnight starting as rain. Temperatures will be cold enough for snow in the mountains and northern regions, extending into the foothills of western NH. As the low moves northeast, warm air will push north transitioning snow over to rain over the morning and early afternoon on Tuesday with most precipitation falling as rain by mid afternoon outside of the higher terrain. Snow will be wet and heavy with this system with accumulations of 1-3 inches in lower elevations and 6-10 inches in higher elevations. Along the rain/snow transition line, periods of mixed precipitation are possible with sleet being most likely as the warm air moves in.

In addition to the wintry mix, wind will also be a large impact with this system. Winds will start picking up early tomorrow morning, peaking in mid morning with gusts of 35-40 mph possible in coastal zones and northern Coos, Oxford, and Franklin counties in downsloping regions of the mountains. Gusts of 25-35 mph will also be possible along the coastal plain. Winds will be highest over the waters with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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WATCHES / WARNINGS:

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE…Coastal Waldo and Knox Counties. WHEN…From late tonight through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY… Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. WHERE…Casco Bay. WHEN…From 2 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS…Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY… Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 10 to 15 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 and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. WHEN…From 2 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS…Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Wind Advisory for Portions of Southern New Hampshire and South Central and Southwest Maine – 02/17/22

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
332 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

MEZ022>028-NHZ011>015-172245-
/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0003.220218T0300Z-220218T1500Z/
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
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, 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, Hollis,
and Weare
332 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY…

• WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.
• WHERE…Portions of and southern New Hampshire and south
  central and southwest Maine.
• WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.
• IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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