Weather Alerts for Somerset CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
DENSE FOG ADVISORY | ||
SOMERSET COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Northwest Aroostook - Northeast Aroostook - Northern Somerset - Northern Piscataquis - Northern Penobscot - Southeast Aroostook - Central Piscataquis |
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Effective: Thu, 3/28 6:12pm | Updated: Fri, 3/29 2:30am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 3/29 3:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities will vary rapidly over short distances tonight. Information: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
FLOOD WATCH | ||
SOMERSET COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Central Somerset - Southern Oxford - Southern Franklin - Southern Somerset - Central Interior Cumberland - Androscoggin - Kennebec - Interior Waldo - Coastal Cumberland - Sagadahoc - Lincoln - Knox - Coastal Waldo - Interior Cumberland Highlands |
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Effective: Thu, 3/28 6:56pm | Updated: Fri, 3/29 2:30am | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Fri, 3/29 7:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Friday as low pressure moves up the coast. The rain will fall on a primed snowpack leading to significant melt. The combination of rain and snowmelt will increase flows in rivers and streams, some of which could reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine, including the following areas, in Maine, Central Interior Cumberland. In south central Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Southern Somerset. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin and Coastal Cumberland. In west central Maine, Central Somerset. In western Maine, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Information: You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. |