Storm Warning Issued for Maine Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point to Stonington
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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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A Storm Warning is in effect for Maine's intra coastal waters on Monday, February 23, with wind gusts up to 50 knots and seas reaching 10 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Maine
- Issued
- April 6, 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 in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Storm Warning for the intra coastal waters. This alert indicates that severe weather conditions are imminent or occurring in the specified maritime area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the 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 storm or immediately secure their vessels for severe conditions. The expected conditions pose a significant risk of capsizing or damaging vessels and will likely reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Mariners in the affected area should prepare for the following conditions:
- Winds: Northeast winds between 25 to 35 knots.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts reaching up to 50 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights ranging from 6 to 10 feet.
- Visibility: Reduced visibility is expected throughout the duration of the storm.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to take effect at 10:00 AM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 10:00 PM EST on Monday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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