Special Weather Statement for Northwest Aroostook
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Northwest Aroostook
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Dickey to 14 miles northeast of Clayton Lake. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Dickey to 14 miles northeast of Clayton Lake. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Fort Kent, Eagle Lake, Allagash, Deboullie Mountain, Allagash Township, Dickey, Wallagrass, Saint Francis, Round Pond, and Saint John.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Caribou ME. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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