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Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

From Mon 8:00 am until Tue 8:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Portland - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Casco Bay

Description

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. WHERE...Casco Bay. WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Low Severity Alert

Wind Advisory

From Mon 8:00 pm until Tue 8:00 am EDT

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Issued By

Portland - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

In Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Southern Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County

Description

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Southern Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small window of even stronger winds is possible late Monday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Moderate Severity Alert

Flood Watch

From Mon 2:00 pm until Tue 2:00 pm EDT

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Issued By

Portland - ME, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Cheshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan and Western And Central Hillsborough

Description

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Cheshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan and Western And Central Hillsborough. WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

More Information

.Heavy rain is expected to develop across the region Monday through Monday night. Widespread totals of 1 to 2 inches of rain are anticipated with locally higher amounts of 3 inches or greater over the White Mountains and Midcoast of Maine. Ice movement is expected across all rivers but the risk for isolated ice jam flooding will mainly be across the north.
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