Storm Warning Issued for Coastal Maine Waters: 50-Knot Gusts and 20-Foot Seas Expected
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The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Storm Warning for coastal Maine waters from Eastport to Stonington, effective from Monday night through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Maine
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Caribou 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.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Caribou, ME, has issued a Storm Warning for coastal and intra-coastal waters. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions in Maine:
- Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM
- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM
- Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those already at sea should alter course to avoid the most hazardous conditions and secure their vessels immediately for severe weather. The expected conditions are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: South winds ranging from 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights between 15 and 20 feet are expected.
- Visibility: Storm force winds and hazardous seas are expected to reduce visibility, creating dangerous navigation conditions.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning ends at 8:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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