Winter Storm Watch until 01:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, and Penobscot Valley Maine
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds and snow loading could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... NORTHERN PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... CENTRAL PENOBSCOT ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WCMEINFO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch