High Wind Warning 12/11/2024 05:35 for Maine areas

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued December 11 at 8:35AM EST until December 12 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 11, 2024 - 5:35am
Expires: 
December 11, 2024 - 1:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Far Northern, Interior DownEast, North Woods, and Penobscot Valley Maine * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description: 
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Caribou ME