High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, and Central Washington Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Maine, effective from 8 PM tonight until 8 AM Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Maine
- Issued
- April 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Caribou ME
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Maine.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Caribou, ME, has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in Maine. The alert signifies that damaging winds are expected, which may lead to property damage and hazardous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Southern Penobscot County
- Interior Hancock County
- Central Washington County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained south winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions are expected to cause damaging winds that will likely blow down trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM EDT this evening, Monday, March 16, and will remain in effect until 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday, March 17.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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