[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 56
National Weather Service Caribou ME  AL052019
534 AM EDT Sat Sep 7 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:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Central Washington

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Washington,
      Coastal Hancock, and Coastal Washington

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 320 miles south of Bar Harbor ME or about 360 miles south
      of Eastport ME
    - 39.7N 68.1W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 25 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian will pass south of the Gulf of Maine this morning. It
will then move quickly to the northeast during the day and track into
Nova Scotia by late afternoon. Strong winds and high surf will be the
biggest impact from the storm. The most likely timeframe for the strong
winds will be from mid morning through the late afternoon hours,
before diminishing by evening. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued
for coastal Hancock, and coastal and central 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 in the
afternoon and begin to diminish in the evening hours.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
most of Downeast Maine. 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.

Elsewhere across Eastern and Northern Maine, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Washington County. Potential
impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, 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.

Elsewhere across Eastern and Northern Maine, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* 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.

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.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 Noon EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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VJN
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