#MEwx Winter storm watch and High Wind Watch

National Weather Service Gray ME

4:13 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and western Maine

and northern New Hampshire.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Wet snow will readily cling to branches and power lines. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant snowfall

and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely

necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter

storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,

booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.

Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help

you survive in case you become stranded.

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Baron

 

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:21 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph

possible.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox,

Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties.

In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Numerous to widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be

difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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Casey/Baron

 

 

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