Winter Storm Warning until 08:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley Maine
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due to heavy snowfall and reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... NORTHERN SOMERSET ... NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS ... NORTHERN PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS ... CENTRAL PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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