Storm and Flood Warning updates

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:09 PM EST on January 17, 2018

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* what... snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions,

including during the evening commute. Additional snow

accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* Where... portions of, south central and southwest Maine.

* When... until 7 PM EST this evening.

* Additional details... be prepared for significant reductions in

visibility at times.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions are occurring. 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 www.Weather.Gov/gray.

 

Flood Warning statement as of 5:35 PM EST on January 17, 2018

The Flood Warning continues for the Kennebec river at Augusta.

* Until Thursday evening.

* At 05pm Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

* An ice jam remains in place between Farmingdale and Hallowell.

The river will remain at or above flood stage through the next few

days. Ice jams can move at any time. Water levels may flucutate

rapidly; do not approach the river.

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