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Overall, the region has escaped significant power outages with around 91K reported as of 8 AM. Still, those in the North, MidCoast and DownEast areas took the brunt of this one, especially Hancock County, where about 45% had lost service as of 4 AM and Aroostook at around 50% as of 8 AM. Wind gust reports from NWS Caribou at 3:42 AM Thursday Wind gust reports from NWS Gray at 7:11 AM Thursday The rainfall aspect of this appears to have been verified in the 1-3” margin from preliminary reports. As of Thursday morning, the Swift River in West Roxbury has been forecast to be at minor flood stage before falling this afternoon. It will be determined if there will be any issues for the Kennebec in Sydney and Hallowell, but it may only be minor at both locations. Rain report from NWS Caribou at 8:38 AM Thursday If you are without power and need a warm place to go, the Maine Emergency Management Agency has a list of warming stations available.  FORECAST OUTLOOK… While the strong winds have departed, breezy conditions persist. Surface high pressure moves into the region as the storm from last night heads to Baffin Island. Cold air is expected to pour into the area and bring the risk of mountain snow showers with a few squalls possible. There is a chance that isolated flurries/snow showers/squalls may make it into the coastal plain later in the day. Temperatures gradually fall during the day and overnight. Friday will start bitter cold.  We are in for a dry but cool weekend, with the wind settling by Friday night. Our next chance for precipitation comes Tuesday/Wednesday, and at this point, the system appears to be a garden-variety rain event without much atmospheric drama. Temperature outlook through Wednesday Make it routine to check the PTW Weather Wall for updates Appreciation for financial help to keep the coffee pot going, help me pay the bills, and train future forecasters Always have MULTIPLE ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay on alert, and stay safe. - Mike PRINT MEDIA: Feel free to quote and cite my work here for your stories. Please give me the professional courtesy of knowing that you are referencing my material so I can read your final product and acknowledge it on my media and link it on the PTW IN MEDIA page here on the website. Feel free to send me a message via the Facebook page or Twitter (X) to get my phone number if necessary. Thank you! NOTE: The forecast information depicted on this platform is for general information purposes only for the public and is not designed or intended for commercial use. For those seeking pinpoint weather information for business operations, you should use a private sector source. For information about where to find commercial forecasters to assist your business, please message me and I will be happy to help you. |
Mike Haggett
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