Active Weather Alerts
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:30 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. 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. &&
Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 5:30 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:26 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Higher amounts approaching 18 inches are possible along the coast. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for snowbands that will bring periods of locally heavy snowfall, which will lead to rapid snow accumulations and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Significant snowfall and periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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