Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 10:42PM EDT until June 20 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of East Central and North Central Maine, including the following counties, in East Central Maine, Penobscot. In North Central Maine, Piscataquis. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1042 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 2:17AM EDT until June 20 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 2:17AM EDT until June 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 18 at 10:00PM EDT until June 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fog will continue to build in from the coast overnight, causing low visibility. Fog will begin to dissipate after sunrise Thursday, with visibility improving through the morning hours.
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the upper 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 50s on the lakes and in the lower 60s on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 50s on the lakes and in the lower 60s on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 10 at 6:53PM EDT until June 11 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Air Quality Alert issued June 8 at 9:20AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until 11 PM EDT this evening. Smoke from wildfires in Canada will linger in the Northern region into Sunday evening. Outside of the northern areas, air quality is moderate for particle pollution. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the elderly, those with pre-existing respiratory problems such
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 7 at 9:45PM EDT until June 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the very cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone in the water. Anyone on boat or paddlecraft should use extreme caution.
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s on the lakes. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this