Storm Warning Issued for Maine and Massachusetts Coastal Waters Through Monday Night
This alert is no longer in effect.
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).
Areazine synthesizes this NWS weather alert directly from NOAA's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters from Stonington, ME, to the Merrimack River, MA, with 60-knot gusts and 22-foot seas expected Monday.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Maine and Massachusetts Coastal Waters
- 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 Maine and Massachusetts Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Storm Warning for several coastal water zones. This alert signifies that severe maritime conditions are expected, posing a significant threat to life and property at sea.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions out to 25 nautical miles:
- Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
- Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those currently at sea should alter course to avoid the storm or take immediate action to secure their vessels for severe conditions. The NWS warns that these conditions are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Winds: North winds between 40 to 50 knots, with gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
- Seas: Hazardous wave heights ranging from 17 to 22 feet.
- Visibility: Significant reduction in visibility is expected due to the intensity of the storm.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is specifically in effect from 7:00 AM EST to 10:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
Related Weather Alerts
All Weather Alerts →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this NWS weather alert.