[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Local Statement
Intermediate Advisory Number 45A
National Weather Service Gray ME  AL132023
229 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023

This product covers NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE

**Gusty winds and Showers Continue as Lee Moves Northward **

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* 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 190 miles east of Portland ME or about 220 miles
      east-northeast of Portsmouth NH
    - 43.8N 66.4W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Post tropical Lee will continue to move northward this afternoon
before making landfall across western Nova Scotia by late this
afternoon or early evening.

Gusty winds to near tropical storm force will continue across portions
of southwestern Maine for another few hours before subsiding early this
evening and overnight. Elsewhere, gusty winds but of lower magnitude
can be expected.

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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Little to no impact.

* SURGE:
Little to no impact.

* TORNADOES:
No threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

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 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

$$

Tubbs
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