Storm Warning Issued for Casco Bay: Wind Gusts Up to 50 Knots Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Casco Bay, effective Monday, with hazardous seas and storm-force winds posing a threat to vessels.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Casco Bay
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gray ME
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Casco Bay.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Gray ME. The alert is in effect for Casco Bay starting Monday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the geographic region of Casco Bay.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to remain in port for the duration of the warning. Those currently on the water should alter course and/or secure their vessels immediately to prepare for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the area can expect north winds between 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching as high as 50 knots. Seas are forecasted to be between 4 and 7 feet. These storm-force winds and hazardous seas are expected to reduce visibility and create conditions capable of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Timeline
The warning onset begins at 7:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:00 PM EST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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