Tropical Storm Lee Update – Saturday September 12:30 p.m

Here's the latest briefing from the National Weather Service and Hancock County Emergency Management Association for Tropical Storm Lee, as of 12:30 p.m. September 16th.

Here were the current conditions as of 11 a.m.

Here's the current rainfall totals as of 11:30 a.m.

And here's what we can expect for additional rainfall

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Downeast Maine and Tropical Storm force wind gusts ( 35 - 45 miles per hour with gusts up to 75 miles per hour) are expected through Saturday night

Power outages are being reported throughout the area. Just after 1 p.m. . Versant Power was reporting over 34,000 outages double that as of 9 a.m.

Live Look at the Bar Harbor Pier

There is a High Surf Advisory in effect until 8 .am. on Sunday

There is a Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 5 p.m. on Saturday

The next High Tide in Bar Harbor is at 12:21 p.m. on Saturday, September 16th. Particular care should be taken around the Deer Isle Causeway, Castine Canal, Southwest Harbor Seawall and other low lying areas.

There are a list of shelters that have been opened, notably in Washington, Hancock and Penobscot Counties

Versant reminds you

For your safety:

Never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with a downed line.
Motorists are urged to slow down or move over and change lanes, when possible, if approaching utility crews working on roadways.
Customers who use generators or alternate heating sources are reminded to ensure they are used in accordance with manufacturer guidelines at all times.

Customer information:

You may report outages and other problems by using their Power Issue Report Form or directly from your Online Services account.
You may also call their Customer Contact Center at (207) 973-2000.
Please don’t report outages or emergencies to them through their social media channels, which are not monitored 24-7.

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