A Quiet Start To March

The weather is expected to be mostly quiet the first week of March but there are a few hazards to monitor. Locally heavy rain and thunderstorms may produce flooding from the Arklatex to the Southeast early this week. Also, a strong cold front sweeping off the East Coast will result in very gusty winds across the Northeast and New England. Finally, an active trade wind pattern is likely in Hawaii.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Storm Watch in effect from March 2, 12:00 AM EST until March 2, 04:00 PM EST
Freezing Spray Advisory in effect from March 2, 02:00 AM EST until March 2, 01:00 PM EST

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Gray/Portland, ME Local Forecast Office

23NM S Portland ME

Marine Point Forecast

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Overnight

SSE 15kt
4-5ft
Low: 39 °F
Monday

W 20kt
7ft
High: 46 °F
Monday
Night
WNW 35kt
5-6ft
Low: 15 °F
Tuesday

WNW 35kt
8ft
High: 26 °F
Tuesday
Night
W 25kt
5ft
Low: 24 °F
Wednesday

W 15kt
2-3ft
High: 42 °F
Wednesday
Night
WNW 10kt
1-2ft
Low: 33 °F
Thursday

WNW 15kt
2ft
High: 37 °F
Thursday
Night
WNW 20kt
3ft
Low: 20 °F

High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 9:57 pm EST Feb 28, 2021
Forecast Valid: 1am EST Mar 1, 2021-6pm EST Mar 7, 2021

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Detailed Forecast

Synopsis: ANZ100-011700- 957 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 .Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River MA out to 25 NM... A weak low pressure system will pass south of the waters during the day Monday. A much stronger arctic front will cross the waters Monday night. Potentially heavy snow showers along the front will precede strong wind gusts. Storm force gusts are possible for most waters, with strong gale force gusts a near certainty. In addition to the snow and winds, moderate to heavy freezing spray is also possible as the coldest air settles over the waters Tuesday morning. High pressure will bring more tranquil conditions by midweek. $$

Overnight

SSE wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

Monday

S wind 10 to 15 kt becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. Rain before 3pm. Seas 5 ft building to 7 ft.

Monday Night

WNW wind 30 to 35 kt, with gusts as high as 45 kt. Widespread freezing spray after 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

Tuesday

WNW wind 30 to 35 kt decreasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 kt. Widespread freezing spray before 5pm. Sunny. Seas 8 ft subsiding to 6 ft.

Tuesday Night

W wind 20 to 25 kt decreasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Widespread freezing spray before 9pm. Partly cloudy. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft.

Wednesday

W wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Wednesday Night

WNW wind around 10 kt becoming NNW after midnight. Mostly clear. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

WNW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 2 ft.

Thursday Night

WNW wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 3 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.