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Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 46
National Weather Service Caribou ME  AL132023
458 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

This product covers EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE

**Impacts from Lee Continue**

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 90 miles east of Petit Manan ME or about 50 miles
      east-southeast of Eastport ME
    - 44.5N 66.1W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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-Lee remains a potent post-tropical system with a very large wind
 field.

-Impacts from heavy rain and winds will continue through this evening.
 Additional tree damage, power outages and road flooding are possible.

-Residents across the entire region should remain vigilant and monitor
 for updates.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across far
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.

Elsewhere across NORTHERN MAINE, little to no impact is anticipated.

* 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.

Elsewhere across NORTHERN MAINE, little to no impact is anticipated.

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

* 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.

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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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