Coastal Flood Warning until 05:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines. A powerful storm system will track west of Maine Monday and Monday night. Strong south to southeast winds and very large offshore seas will push a significant amount of water to the shoreline.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will cause overtopping of exposed coastal roadways, allowing large rocks to cause significant damage to vehicles. In addition, road debris and minor road damage could close some roadways. Major beach erosion with overtopping to dune structures is expected.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON
Instructions:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WCMEINFO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Coastal Flood Warning