Flash Flood Watch and High Wind warning remains in effect

Flash Flood Watch statement as of 3:12 am EDT on October 30, 2017

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* portions of Maine and New Hampshire, including the following

areas, in Maine, Androscoggin, Central Somerset, coastal

Cumberland, coastal Waldo, coastal York, interior Cumberland,

interior Waldo, interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln,

northern Franklin, northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, southern

Franklin, southern Oxford, and southern Somerset. In New

Hampshire, Belknap, Cheshire, coastal Rockingham, eastern

Hillsborough, interior Rockingham, Merrimack, northern

Carroll, northern Coos, northern Grafton, southern Carroll,

southern Coos, southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan, and

western and central Hillsborough.

* Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon

* heavy rainfall ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches. Some higher

amounts (possibly 3 to 6 inches in small areas) are likely on

the east slopes of the White Mountains.

* Excessive rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding

along with urban and small stream flooding.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead

to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action

should flash flood warnings be issued.

Hanes

 

High Wind Warning statement as of 7:30 am EDT on October 30, 2017

High Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 am EDT this morning.

* winds... southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing... through this morning.

* Impacts... damaging winds may result in downed trees and power

lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be

difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected

or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts

of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.