Storm Warning Issued for Coastal Maine Waters from Eastport to Stonington

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters. This alert indicates a significant escalation in hazardous maritime conditions following an initial Small Craft Advisory. The Storm Warning is officially in effect from Monday morning through early Tuesday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM
• Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM

What You Should Do

Mariners are urged to take immediate precautions. The NWS advises that all vessels should remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm’s path, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. The expected storm-force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will significantly reduce visibility.

Expected Conditions

During the Storm Warning period, the following conditions are forecast:

• Winds: Northeast winds between 35 to 45 knots, with gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
• Seas: Significant wave heights of 13 to 18 feet are expected.
• Visibility: Hazardous seas and high winds will reduce visibility across the affected waters.

Earlier conditions under the Small Craft Advisory include north winds of 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

Timeline

• Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 5:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22.
• Storm Warning: Effective from 6:00 AM EST Monday, February 23, until 4:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.