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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:30 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous 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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