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Washington County, ME
Friday January 12th, 2024 :: 03:44 a.m. EST

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 04:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Snow and sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow Saturday morning may make travel difficult in open terrain.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS ... CENTRAL PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON

Instructions:

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered 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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