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Christmas storm starting to bring power outages to Maine
The timing on this Maine storm basically couldn t be worse. Christmas winds and heavy rain could mean power outages Author: Jessica Conley (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 6:45 PM EST December 24, 2020 Updated: 7:09 AM EST December 25, 2020
MAINE, USA
UPDATE
Storm starting to deliver heavy wind gusts throughout the state. Luckily only about 4000 customers without power so far this Friday morning.
ORIGINAL
Rain showers and wind will continue through tonight, but Santa will have no problem traveling through the state.
Rain and wind will start to pick up in intensity by Christmas morning. We have been watching and planning for this storm for several days and are letting all of our own employees know that they will likely be called into work over the holiday,” David Flanagan, executive Board chair of CMP, said in a statement. We know that customers may be dist
Versant Power Planning Response to Christmas Storm
With heavy rain and high winds potentially exceeding 60 mph expected Thursday night through Friday, the Versant Power storm team is preparing for any impacts in northern and eastern Maine. As we prepare our crews for a storm beginning Christmas Eve, we encourage the public to prepare for the possibility of power outages as well as difficult travel conditions, said Allison Doughty, Versant Power storm manager. With such strong winds in the forecast, it is possible that conditions will be unsafe for our line crews, which may delay restoration times.
Versant Power will have crews prepared on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to address any public safety issues, assess damage and begin restoration efforts safely and as quickly as possible.
Bangor Daily News file photo/Linda Coan O Kresik
60 mph gusts and record warmth could hit Maine on Christmas Day Contributed • December 23, 2020
By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff
Gusts up to 60 mph and record-high temperatures could greet Mainers as they awake to unwrap Christmas gifts on Friday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for the coast from Portland to Eastport and inland to Greater Bangor, while a hazardous weather outlook is in effect for the rest of the state.
By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff
Gusts up to 60 mph and record-high temperatures could greet Mainers as they awake to unwrap Christmas gifts on Friday morning.