Winter Storm Warning until 01:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, and Penobscot Valley Maine
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds 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 Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WCMEINFO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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 Storm Warning