A dark and stormy night: Wind, rain usher in Halloween eve

According to the map the northern Seacoast will be spared the worse, but that doesn't mean it won't be bad. (Accuweather map)

It's going to get a little wet and wild tonight and Monday, thanks in part to the remnants of tropical storm Philippe.

Intermittent and sometime heavy rain will begin early this afternoon with winds increasing through the afternoon and evening, reaching into the 30 and 40 mph range with stronger gusts by daybreak on Monday.

CMP said in a statement today they are bracing for possible power outages and prepositioning utility crews in advance to expedite restoration efforts.

Eversource crews will also be ready for any power disruptions in New Hampshire.

The heaviest wind and rain will be in place for about 12 hours beginning around 5 a.m. on Monday and lasting till dusk.

Accuweather's official high wind warning begins at midnight.

Flash flooding could be seen in areas locally that typically experience such, clogged storm drains due to falling leaves exacerbating the problem.

Temperatures will remain mild through the day reaching nearly 60 with a low overnight around 40. Some higher elevations up north could even see a trace of snow.

After a mostly cloudy day on Monday the sun might peak through in late afternoon

Below are some tips from CMP regarding storm and food safety in the event of a power disruption.

Before a storm strikes:

• Enroll in the free CMP Alerts service, which provides the latest information about power outages by text message, email, or voice message.
• Keep battery-operated flashlights and radios on hand, along with supplies of drinking water and non-perishable foods.
• Make sure that smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are fully charged.
• Fill your car's fuel tank.

During a power interruption:

• Power outages can be reported on line at CMP's mobile-friendly website (https://m.cmpco.com/mt/ecmp.cmpco.com/WebOutage) or by calling 1.800.696.1000. Our systems automatically create a work order and set the stage for dispatch of crews to the outage location.
• Bookmark the Outage Central page at http://www.cmpco.com/Outages/default.html(mobile friendly at https://m.cmpco.com/mt/www.cmpco.com) and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for current outage and safety information.
• When using an emergency heating source, like a wood stove, fireplace, or kerosene heater, keep fuels away from the flames and be sure to ventilate properly.
• Never use grills or camp stoves indoors -- they can give off dangerous gases.
• Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours or longer if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors.
• Turn off or unplug major appliances to avoid overloading circuits when power is restored.

For customers with generators:

• Hire a licensed electrician to install permanent generators and transfer switches.
• Properly ground all portable generators.
• Carefully read and observe all instructions in your generator's operating manual.
• Never run a generator indoors, or even in an open garage.
• If your carbon monoxide detector goes off - get out of the building immediately and call 911.
• Do not store fuel indoors or try to refuel a generator while it's running.
• Refer to CMP's web page on generator safety: http://www.cmpco.com/UsageAndSafety/electricalsafety/GeneratorSafety/default.html
• Visit http://www.cmpco.com/Outages/storm_safety.htmlfor additional storm safety information.

After Power Is Restored

• Turn on appliances and sensitive electronic equipment one at a time to avoid overloading circuits.
• If a basement or home was flooded, have an electrician check the home before contacting CMP to have services turned on.
• Replenish any emergency supplies used during the storm.

The company urges customers to use caution if they see downed lines.

"Everyone should stay clear of any downed power lines or fallen trees that may be tangled in the lines," said CMP spokesperson Gail Rice. "All downed lines should be considered live and dangerous. Customers should leave the clean-up to our crews, who are trained and equipped to handle these situations safely."

CMP also reminds drivers to use caution when approaching utility crews. The working conditions are difficult, and the workers appreciate everyone's consideration for their safety.

Additional information on storm safety and restoration, including a town-by-town listing of outages in the CMP service area with an area map, can be found on CMP's web site at www.cmpco.com.

Accuweather material was used in this report.