The Effects Of Hurricane Dorian Could Be Felt As Far North As Maine
In Maine we’re used to dealing with wintry weather. Bring on the ice, snow and hail and we know exactly what to do. But it’s not every day we’re faced with the threat of hurricane remnants. Hurricane Dorian, classified as a category 4 when it pummeled The Bahamas was a force to be reckoned with just a few days ago. Now that it’s making it’s way up the eastern seaboard as a much tamer version of the storm, quite a few states are facing wind and rain they might not be prepared for. Here’s what Mainers should keep in mind.
Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc in The Bahamas and threatened to do the same in Florida. Luckily, much of the coast there was spared but the storm continues to head up the east coast.
Folks from Georgia to North Carolina have been preparing for the unknown of Dorian's trajectory. Will it hit directly or will it brush the coast? Will it move out to sea completely?
It's expected to bring heavy rain and wind to the Carolinas this week, then travel north and further offshore. But that doesn't mean New England is in the clear.
Projections continue to change and the forecast seems to depend on the model you look at, but once the storm gets into the Atlantic the jetstream is expected to push it up to the Canadian Maritimes.
As the storm moves out to see going further north, prevailing winds could cause it to become more like a nor'easter with wind and rain fields expanding in size. If this happens, both wind and rain could hit Maine over the weekend, from the New Hampshire border all the way north to the Canadian border and up the coast to the northeastern tip of the state.
Gusts could top 40 mph Downeast, but this is probably the worst case scenario. More likely is that the heaviest winds stay in the Gulf of Maine. But, because storms can change often be sure to stay tuned for advisories to stay safe. And, making some indoor plans this weekend might be a good idea.
For more information and ongoing updates, check your favorite weather source here in Maine. You can also check into the weather channel website.
Mainers are used to inclement weather. Does anyone remember this storm that hit the state with so much ice some towns were out of commission for weeks?
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Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
