[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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

This product covers NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE

**Winds Gradually Diminish Tonight Behind Lee**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Androscoggin,
      Central Interior Cumberland, Coastal York, Kennebec, and
      Southern Somerset

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 210 miles east-northeast of Portland ME or about 250
      miles east-northeast of Portsmouth NH
    - 44.5N 66.1W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Post tropical Lee will continue to exit to the northeast tonight with
gradually weakening winds.

Gusty winds to near tropical storm force will continue for a couple
more hours early this evening, mainly across coastal Maine before
diminishing tonight.

While the strongest winds are expected closer to the coastline, gusty
winds will still be strong enough to lead to scattered power outages
outside of the warning areas.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event continue 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Gray ME around 8 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

$$

Tubbs
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