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Winds Relax, but Remain Gusty, Tonight

Good afternoon! WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS: -Wind Advisory in effect until 7pm for northern Aroostook county. Winds generally relax down to 20-25 mph gusts after 7pm. -Flood Advisory for ice jam is in effect until 11:30pm for Pleasant River (Piscataquis County). Pleasant river, between Brownville and Milo, is currently flooding due to multiple ice jams, with water flowing over low-lying areas and over roadways. Be weather aware and NEVER drive through flooded roadways. -Wind chills from -15 to 0 possible tonight into Wednesday morning throughout northern Maine. Make sure to bundle up if outdoors tonight. -Gale Warning in effect over all waters until 2am Wednesday morning. -Next chance for light to moderate snowfall is end of the week, into this weekend. For more information, please visit weather.gov/car

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	W et Bulb Globe Temperature Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the heat index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas. For more background info on WBGT, click here.		Local Heat Graphics & Information Designed for the public and decision makers, this page gives the Heat Index and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature forecasts for our local area and provides explanations and links to their use for decision making.
	3-Day Maximum Apparent Temperature Map displays the 3 day maximum apparent temperatures. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 1 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day one. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

	Day 2 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day two. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 3 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day three. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

Hazards Assessment	Weather Hazards Map displays active watch, warnings, advisories and short term forecasts in the lower 48 states. Map automatically refreshes every five minutes. Loop of sea-level pressures and fronts through day 7	National Forecast Maps	Surface Analysis The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) produces surface maps which depicts the analysis of highs, lows, fronts, troughs, outflow boundaries, squall lines, and drylines.