[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 45
National Weather Service Caribou ME  AL132023
1109 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

This product covers EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE

**Impacts from Lee Ongoing**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Penobscot,
      Central Piscataquis, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock,
      Coastal Washington, Interior Hancock, Northeast Aroostook,
      Northern Penobscot, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Washington,
      Southeast Aroostook, Southern Penobscot, and Southern
      Piscataquis

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles southeast of Petit Manan ME or about 100 miles
      south-southeast of Eastport ME
    - 43.5N 66.2W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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-Lee has transitioned from a tropical storm to a post-tropical system.
 Despite this change in meteorological terminology, it remains a
 potent cyclone with a very large wind field.

-Tropical storm force winds are expected across most of eastern Maine.
 Power outages are likely from tree damage.

-Heavy rain leading to flash flooding is possible, especially over far
 eastern Maine. Impacts could be exacerbated by the recent rainfall.

-Large waves will batter the coastline. Easterly facing beaches will be
 the most susceptible.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Downeast Maine. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having
additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across much of the rest of eastern Maine. Remain well sheltered from
hazardous wind having additional limited impacts.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Eastern and Downeast Maine. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible significant impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals,
      arroyos, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation
      at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some
      streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and
      retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous.
      Some road and bridge closures.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Coastal Downeast Maine. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge
having additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across EASTERN AND
NORTHERN MAINE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Caribou ME around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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