Wind Advisory in effect until 11 am EDT this morning...
Today
Cloudy with a chance of rain this morning...then partly sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 am EDT this morning...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 am EDT this morning.
Expect northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts up to 45 mph this morning. The highest winds will occur over exposed areas and higher terrain.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Prepare for the likelihood of minor wind damage to shrubbery... trees... and loose objects. Older and weaker trees may be blown down. Isolated power outages are possible.
Please report high wind speeds or any wind damage to the National Weather Service by calling toll free... 877-633-6772. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... your local media... or go to www.Weather.Gov/car for further updates on this weather situation.
Record Report
Statement as of 5:01 am EDT on March 15, 2010
... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Portland ME...
A record rainfall of 2.27 inches was set at Portland ME yesterday. This breaks the old record of 2.17 set in 1951.
Local Storm Report
03/14/2010 0700 PM
Deer Isle, Hancock County.
Non-thunderstorm wind damage, reported by utility company.
Power outages due to tree limbs on power lines.
03/14/2010 0700 PM
Stonington, Hancock County.
Non-thunderstorm wind damage, reported by utility company.
Power outages due to tree limbs on power lines.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 1:28 am EDT on March 15, 2010
The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24 hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Caribou