[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 45
National Weather Service Gray ME  AL132023
1137 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

This product covers NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE

**Wind and Showers Continuing as Lee Passes Through Gulf of Maine**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
      Rockingham

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Androscoggin, Central
      Interior Cumberland, Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal
      York, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and
      Southern Somerset

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 200 miles east of Portland ME or about 230 miles east of
      Portsmouth NH
    - 43.5N 66.2W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Lee has become post tropical as it moves northward
through the eastern Gulf of Maine, but continues to generate winds to
near hurricane force winds. The northward movement will continue
through this afternoon, with landfall expected across western Nova
Scotia by late this afternoon. The storm will continue to weaken, but
the wind field will continue to expand.

Tropical storm force winds continue to be possible through this
afternoon across mainly coastal Maine, especially in gusts.

Large, pounding surf in addition to one to three feet of storm surge
will bring the potential for beach erosion and minor coastal
flooding.

While the strongest winds are expected closer to the coastline, gusty
winds will likely still be strong enough to lead to scattered power
outages outside of the warning areas. Please check back frequently for
the latest updates.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
area. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having possible
limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, leading to downed power lines.
    - Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated
      roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages likely.

Elsewhere across NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE, little to no impact
is anticipated.

 FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts. Potential impacts include:
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood possible in a few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.
    - Backed up drainage systems near the coast could exacerbate the
      flooding from rainfall.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across NEW
HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across NEW
HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

Do not return to evacuated areas until it is safe. Listen for the all-
clear signal from local authorities.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay inside
and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose
electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and flashlight from
your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos. Be wise and avoid becoming another statistic.

* 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 Gray ME around 2 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Tubbs
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