####018006682#### WTUS81 KCAR 140959 HLSCAR MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-141800- Hurricane Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 36 National Weather Service Caribou ME AL132023 559 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023 This product covers EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE **Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Watch Continues for Downeast Maine as Lee Approaches** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Northern Washington * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Northern Washington, and Southern Penobscot * STORM INFORMATION: - About 1050 miles south of Petit Manan ME or about 1090 miles south of Eastport ME - 29.1N 68.1W - Storm Intensity 100 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ - Forecaster confidence continues to increase that Lee will make landfall just east of the coast of Maine late Saturday or Sunday - Large pounding surf is almost a definite at this point with coastal and marine impacts expected to begin as early as late tonight - Persons along the coast should be planning for a strong tropical storm or category 1 hurricane. The greatest potential for the hurricane force wind gusts is across coastal Washington County - Tropical storm impacts will extend inland from the coast POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across coastal Downeast Maine. Potential impacts in this area 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. Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across Interior Downeast Maine and the Bangor Region. * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across coastal Downeast Maine. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across Downeast Maine. Potential 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. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Caribou ME around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$