Portland, Maine
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | 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 |
| Effective: | 2026-05-25 @ 10:13 am -> 2026-05-25 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-25 @ 10:13 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Gray ME on 2026-05-25 @ 10:13 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 11:13AM EDT by NWS Gray ME |
| Description: |
* The warm air temperatures today in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Due to recent rain, area rivers may run fast with swift water currents. The swift water can easily overturn a kayak or canoe into the frigid river waters. Once in the cold water, the strong currents will make it difficult to reach safety. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | 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 |
| Effective: | 2026-05-25 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-05-25 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-25 @ 10:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Gray ME on 2026-05-25 @ 10:00 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME |
| Description: |
* The warm air temperatures today in the lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Due to recent rain, area rivers may run fast with swift water currents. The swift water can easily overturn a kayak or canoe into the frigid river waters. Once in the cold water, the strong currents will make it difficult to reach safety. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington |
| Effective: | 2026-05-25 @ 4:59 am -> 2026-05-25 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-25 @ 4:59 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Caribou ME on 2026-05-25 @ 4:59 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:59AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME |
| Description: |
* Many people will be recreating outdoors on this Memorial Day, and people may underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the lower 50s on the lakes and around 50 on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Strong winds are also expected this weekend with gusts up to 25 mph from the south. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe or kayak due to increased wave heights. |