Bristol, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Locally Dense Fog This Morning...

Fog could be locally dense this morning with visibilities as low
as one half to one quarter of a mile at times. Allow extra time to
reach your destination, and remember to use your low beam
headlights, reduce your speed, and maintain a safe following
distance.

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Coastal
Cumberland Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Damaging winds will down trees and power lines along with tree
branches. The power outage threat is significant. Travel will be
difficult due to wind gusts and debris on roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME
to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Casco Bay and Coastal Waters
from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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