#MEwx Hish Wind Warning updated

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:26 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maine, Kennebec, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York

  Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

  Significant power outage impacts are expected. Inflatable

  decorations could be damaged or blown away. Travel will be

  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and

avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution

if you must drive.

Technical header:

Kennebec-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-

Including the cities of Portland, Kittery, Old Orchard Beach,

Windsor, Seabrook, Vassalboro, Palermo, South Portland, Sidney,

Rye, Hampton Falls, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Saco,

Brunswick, Biddeford, Augusta, China, Portsmouth, Greenland,

Waterville, Hampton, and North Hampton

3:26 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024

Source: NOAA/National Weather Service