Weather Alerts for Aroostook County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Penobscot - Southeast Aroostook
Effective: Fri, 3/29 3:02am Updated: Fri, 3/29 4:50am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/29 12:15pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast
Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds
could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is likely late tonight into
Saturday morning.

Information:
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause
primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Northern Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot - Southeast Aroostook - Central Piscataquis - Central Penobscot - Southern Penobscot - Interior Hancock - Central Washington - Coastal Hancock - Coastal Washington - Southern Piscataquis - Northern Washington
Effective: Fri, 3/29 3:00am Updated: Fri, 3/29 4:50am Urgency: Future
Expires: Fri, 3/29 11:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far
Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley
Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine,
Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis.
In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington.
In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook.
In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington and Interior
Hancock. In North Woods Maine, Northern Piscataquis. In Penobscot
Valley Maine, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small rivers, creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Storm total rainfall of 2 to 3 inches will combine with up to
1.75" of snowmelt to cause urban and low lying flooding of
poor drainage areas. This may also cause small stream and
creek flooding. Washouts of dirt roads and significant mud
may make travel difficult on dirt roads.
- For flood safety visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.