Winter Storm Warning and Flood Warning updates

Winter Storm Warning and Flood Warning updatesWinter Storm Warning statement as of 11:53 am EST on January 16, 2018

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 11 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* what... heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected.

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

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

* 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 expected. 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 5:40 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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