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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 54...UPDATED
National Weather Service Caribou ME AL052019
649 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019
This product covers EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE
****Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for coastal Downeast
Maine****
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Hancock and
Coastal Washington
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 570 miles south-southwest of Bar Harbor ME or about 630
miles south-southwest of Eastport ME
- 36.9N 72.7W
- Storm Intensity 90 mph
- Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 24 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian will pass south of the Gulf of Maine on Saturday
morning. It will then move quickly to the northeast during the day and
track into Nova Scotia Saturday afternoon. Strong winds and high surf
will be the biggest impact from the storm. The most likely timeframe
for the strong winds will be by daybreak on Saturday through the late
afternoon hours, before diminishing by late evening from west to east.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for coastal Hancock and
Washington counties.
Northeast winds will range from 25 to 35 mph during the afternoon with
gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Winds will shift around to the north by late
afternoon before decreasing by late evening.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal Downeast and the islands. Potential impacts in this area
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, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Washington County. Potential impacts include:
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become
swollen and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. 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.
* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
High dangerous surf and strong rip currents are expected Saturday
morning into the evening hours. Heed all posted warnings from local
officials and stay away from rock outcroppings along the shoreline.
Minor coastal erosion is possible along with splash over during the
Saturday evening high tide.
Elsewhere across EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be
issued by the National Weather Service in Caribou ME around 11 PM, or
sooner if conditions warrant.
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