Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 12:51AM EST until March 2 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 1, 2026 - 9:51pm
Expires:
March 2, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below expected.
* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast
Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northwest Aroostook, Northern
Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov