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Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 46

National Weather Service Caribou ME  AL132023

458 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023



This product covers EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE



**Impacts from Lee Continue** 



NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - None



* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Penobscot, 

      Central Piscataquis, Central Washington, Coastal Hancock, 

      Coastal Washington, Interior Hancock, Northeast Aroostook, 

      Northern Penobscot, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Washington, 

      Southeast Aroostook, Southern Penobscot, and Southern 

      Piscataquis



* STORM INFORMATION:

    - About 90 miles east of Petit Manan ME or about 50 miles 

      east-southeast of Eastport ME

    - 44.5N 66.1W

    - Storm Intensity 70 mph

    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 16 mph



SITUATION OVERVIEW

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-Lee remains a potent post-tropical system with a very large wind 

 field.



-Impacts from heavy rain and winds will continue through this evening.

 Additional tree damage, power outages and road flooding are possible.



-Residents across the entire region should remain vigilant and monitor

 for updates.



POTENTIAL IMPACTS

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* WIND:

Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across far

Downeast Maine. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having

additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts 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.



Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding 

across much of the rest of Eastern Maine. Remain well sheltered from 

hazardous wind having additional limited impacts.



Elsewhere across NORTHERN MAINE, little to no impact is anticipated.



* FLOODING RAIN:

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across

Eastern and Downeast Maine. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood

waters having possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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.



Elsewhere across NORTHERN MAINE, little to no impact is anticipated.



* SURGE:

Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across 

EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE.



* TORNADOES:

Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across EASTERN AND 

NORTHERN MAINE.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for 

updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-

powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.



Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose 

power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-

ins.



Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or 

videos.





* 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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions 

warrant.



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