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Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 45

National Weather Service Gray ME  AL132023

1137 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023



This product covers NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE



**Wind and Showers Continuing as Lee Passes Through Gulf of Maine** 





NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal 

      Rockingham



* 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 200 miles east of Portland ME or about 230 miles east of 

      Portsmouth NH

    - 43.5N 66.2W

    - Storm Intensity 75 mph

    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 22 mph



SITUATION OVERVIEW

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Hurricane Lee has become post tropical as it moves northward

through the eastern Gulf of Maine, but continues to generate winds to

near hurricane force winds. The northward movement will continue 

through this afternoon, with landfall expected across western Nova 

Scotia by late this afternoon. The storm will continue to weaken, but 

the wind field will continue to expand.



Tropical storm force winds continue to be possible through this

afternoon across mainly coastal Maine, especially in gusts.



Large, pounding surf in addition to one to three feet of storm surge 

will bring the potential for beach erosion and minor coastal 

flooding. 



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.



Elsewhere across NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE, little to no impact 

is anticipated.



 FLOODING RAIN:

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible 

limited impacts. Potential impacts include:

    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. 

      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen 

      and overflow in spots.

    - Flood possible in 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.

    - Backed up drainage systems near the coast could exacerbate the

      flooding from rainfall.



* SURGE:

Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across NEW 

HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE.



* TORNADOES:

Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across NEW 

HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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* EVACUATIONS:



Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and 

flood waters abate.



Do not return to evacuated areas until it is safe. Listen for the all-

clear signal from local authorities.



* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay inside

and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose

electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and flashlight from

your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.



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 2 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.



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