Storm Warning Issued for Coastal Maine and Massachusetts Waters Through Tuesday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 coastal waters from Maine to Massachusetts, forecasting 55-knot gusts and seas up to 16 feet starting Monday night.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
- Issued
- April 2, 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 Coastal Maine and Massachusetts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has issued a Storm Warning for several coastal zones. The alert is officially in effect from 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16, through 8:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions and coastal waters:
- Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
- Penobscot Bay
- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate safety precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm's path, or secure their vessels in preparation for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to experience south winds ranging from 25 to 35 knots, with powerful gusts reaching up to 55 knots. Significant wave heights are forecasted between 11 and 16 feet. These storm-force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will significantly reduce visibility for any craft at sea.
Timeline
The Storm Warning begins at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16, 2026. The hazardous conditions and storm-force winds are expected to persist until the warning expires at 8:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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