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

Gale Watch in effect from March 1, 07:00 PM EST until March 2, 07:00 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

7NM NNE Portland ME

Marine Point Forecast

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Overnight

SSE 10kt
2ft
Low: 34 °F
Monday

SSE 10kt
3ft
High: 46 °F
Monday
Night
WNW 25kt
2-3ft
Low: 8 °F
Tuesday

WNW 25kt
< 1ft
High: 22 °F
Tuesday
Night
WNW 15kt
< 1ft
Low: 18 °F
Wednesday

W 10kt
< 1ft
High: 41 °F
Wednesday
Night
Light Wind
< 1ft
Low: 25 °F
Thursday

NW 10kt
1ft
High: 36 °F
Thursday
Night
NW 10kt
1ft
Low: 15 °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

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY

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 10 kt. Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Seas around 2 ft.

Monday

SSE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Rain before 3pm. Seas around 3 ft.

Monday Night

WNW wind 20 to 23 kt increasing to 22 to 25 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Widespread freezing spray after 1am. Partly cloudy. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Tuesday

WNW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Tuesday Night

WNW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming WSW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. Widespread freezing spray. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

Wednesday

W wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

Wednesday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.

Thursday

NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.

Thursday Night

NW wind around 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 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.