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Storm Warning
Issued: 6:40 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
12 to 17 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, 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...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:22 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
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 2 PM EDT this 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.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:20 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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 this evening 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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