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Washington County, ME
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 :: 09:31 p.m. EST

Alert

Dense Fog Advisory until 04:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 AM EST Wednesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines. Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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:
Dense Fog Advisory

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