Winter storm advisory and Flood warning updates

Winter Weather Advisory statement as of 3:33 am EST on January 16, 2018

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* what... snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches

are expected.

* Where... western Maine and central Maine, from the coast to the

foothills.

* When... from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* Additional details... be prepared for slippery roads and reduced

visibilities at times.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will

cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered

roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to

www.Weather.Gov/gray.

 

Flood Warning statement as of 5:40 am EST on January 16, 2018

Flood Warning extended until this evening.

the Flood Warning continues for

the Kennebec river at Augusta.

* Until this evening.

* At 05am Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late this

afternoon.

* Impact... at 15.0 feet... water covering front street in Hallowell.

* Impact... at 14.0 feet... water 2 feet deep in parking lot on front

street in Augusta. Water to the edge of front street in Hallowell.

* Impact... at 13.0 feet... water covering dock at Town Landing in

Hallowell.

* Impact... at 12.0 feet... water begins to flood parking lot on front

street in Augusta.

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