#MEwx Special Statement in effect for us

Special Statement Expires 1:00 PM EDT on June 30, 2019

Statement as of 12:17 PM EDT on June 30, 2019

A strong thunderstorm will affect western Kennebec... northeastern Androscoggin and south Central Somerset counties...

At 1217 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oakland,

moving southwest at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this

storm.

Locations impacted include...

Augusta, Waterville, Fairfield, Oakland, Turner, Litchfield,

Belgrade, Livermore Falls, Farmingdale, Manchester, Hallowell,

Winthrop, Norridgewock, Leeds, Livermore, Chesterville, Fayette,

Smithfield, Rome and Mount Vernon.

This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 100 and 102, and

between mile markers 106 and 118, and near mile marker 125.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause

localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded

roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Lat... Lon 4469 6988 4461 6966 4418 6984 4435 7025

time... Mot... loc 1617z 027deg 24kt 4459 6982

1217 PM EDT sun Jun 30 2019