Winter Storm Watch and flood warning update

Winter Storm Watch statement as of 3:07 PM EST on January 15, 2018

Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* what... heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions,

including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Total snow

accumulations of 6 or more inches possible.

* Where... much of southern and central New Hampshire as well as

portions of central and southernmost Maine. This includes the

midcoast of Maine.

* When... from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* Additional details... significant reductions in visibility are

possible along with very slippery travel. The snow could be wet

for a time Wednesday morning along the immediate coast. The

islands and some necks may see a mix with rain.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant

snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue

to monitor the latest forecasts.

Flood Warning statement as of 3:07 PM EST on January 15, 2018

Flood Warning extended until late tonight.

the Flood Warning continues for

the Kennebec river at Augusta.

* Until late tonight.

* At 03pm Monday the stage was 13.5 feet.

* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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

evening.

* 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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