Cumberland, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Casco Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New
Hampshire.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with
a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate
snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. The potential
exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy
snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and
extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and
periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility
to create very dangerous driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The
power outage threat is limited.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by going to newengland511.org

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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