.A widespread soaking rain is moving into the region and will
continue through tonight. Warm temperatures will melt some of the
snowpack, raising streamflows. Cold air on the backside of the
system will slow runoff on Thursday and end overland flooding,
however, river responses could last through the end of the week.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy rain, snowmelt, and ice jams is
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas,
Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset,
Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior
Cumberland Highlands, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec,
Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc,
Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and New
Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Cheshire,
Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern
Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll,
Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan and Western
And Central Hillsborough.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall rates in combination with snowmelt late
tonight could trigger flash flood conditions.  The area of
greatest concern is in the foothills where the combination of rain
and snowmelt will be highest. In the mountains the colder and
drier snowpack will limit the flood extent, but isolated ice jams
and rapid runoff from area hills could cause localized flooding.
Rapid rises in small streams is likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A soaking rain of 2 to 3 inches is possible through early
Thursday morning. Snowmelt will contribute to the runoff
mainly in the foothills. Additionally there are concerns of
shifting river ice in the north.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
17 to 22 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME
to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM, Casco Bay and Coastal Waters
from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4
AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and
Sagadahoc Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Significant power outage impacts are expected. Inflatable
decorations could be damaged or blown away. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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