000 WTUS81 KCAR 042147 HLSCAR MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-050600- Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 31 National Weather Service Caribou ME AL092020 547 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 This product covers EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE **Tropical Storm Isaias Continues to Track to the west of Maine With Little Impacts Expected** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Central Penobscot, Central Piscataquis, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Somerset, Northern Washington, Northwest Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook, Southern Penobscot, and Southern Piscataquis - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 340 miles west-southwest of Petit Manan ME or about 390 miles west-southwest of Eastport ME - 42.7N 74.2W - Storm Intensity 65 mph - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 40 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Isaias will continue to track through New England this evening and into southern Quebec late tonight. The storm will produce winds gusts to between 40-50 mph, especially over the higher terrain in portions of the Central Highlands and the North Woods. With the track of Isaias remaining to the west rainfall amounts remain between one half to one inch across far western areas, mostly falling during a 3-6 hour period during the overnight hours. Isolated tornadoes will remain possible later this evening and through the overnight hours over for all of northern and eastern Maine. Rough surf and an increased risk of dangerous rip currents should affect south coastal beaches tonight into Wednesday. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE, especially in the Central Highlands and North Woods for a brief period of time overnight. Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * TORNADOES: Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across EASTERN AND NORTHERN MAINE. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled from moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Caribou ME regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$ Farrar