Whitefield, ME Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas
12 to 17 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 and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 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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...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10
PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine.

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

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.  The greatest potential
for blizzard conditions will exist late this morning through
afternoon. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the morning
commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong
winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A
Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat
is elevated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. 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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