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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.



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Tubbs