Powerhouse Storm Set for West; Severe Weather Threat the Next Several Days

The most significant of the recent Pacific storms to reach the West Coast will arrive this weekend, mainly Sunday into Monday. A number of hazards are expected, especially the heavy rain threat on Sunday across northern and central California that may result in flooding and debris flows near burn scars. These Pacific storms will produce severe weather the next several days east of the Rockies.
Read More...

En Español

Last Update: 326 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

View Nearby Observations

For More Weather Information:

Gray/Portland, ME Local Forecast Office

19NM SSE Rockland ME

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: ANZ100-240930- 326 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021 .Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River MA out to 25 NM... A weak area of high pressure continues to bring dry conditions to the region through Sunday. A weak area of low pressure crosses through the Gulf of Maine on Monday. The weather pattern becomes more active Tuesday and Wednesday with low pressure moving northeastward along the Eastern Seaboard bringing an extended period of unsettled conditions. Increasing easterly winds and building seas can be expected during this period. $$

Tonight

NW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late this evening and overnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Sun

NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

Sun Night

NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Mon

NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Rain likely.

Mon Night

E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely.

Tue

E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Showers.