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Washington County, ME
Thursday February 9th, 2023 :: 03:07 a.m. EST

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 09:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Northern Washington and Central Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds develop late afternoon Friday and could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm above freezing during the day on Friday causing melting on surfaces and then fall below freezing Friday night. Untreated surfaces will become slippery Friday night potentially impacting travel again.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL PENOBSCOT ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON

Instructions:

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org.

Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory

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