Maine Weather & Safety Alerts
4 active alerts · Updated 2026-03-16
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: 2026-03-16
Flooding
Flood Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:06AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
WHAT…Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt and ice jams is possible.
WHERE…Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington and Interior Hancock. In Penobscot Valley Maine, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot.
WHEN…From this evening through Tuesday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may…
What to do: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Source: NWS Caribou ME
Flood Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Northern Oxford; Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Southern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset; Interior York; Central Interior Cumberland; Androscoggin; Kennebec; Interior Waldo; Coastal York; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Waldo; Interior Cumberland Highlands; Northern Coos; Southern Coos; Northern Grafton; Northern Carroll; Southern Grafton; Southern Carroll; Sullivan; Merrimack; Belknap; Strafford; Cheshire; Eastern Hillsborough; Interior Rockingham; Coastal Rockingham; Western And Central Hillsborough
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 2:22AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Heavy rain is expected to develop across the region today through tonight. 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.
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 Ha…
What to do: 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.
Source: NWS Gray ME
High Wind
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:26AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
WHERE…Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties.
WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Source: NWS Caribou ME
High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM GMT+4
Areas affected: Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington
High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:26AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
WHERE…Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
WHEN…From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Source: NWS Caribou ME
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