Full Notification

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding likely with areas of major coastal flooding possible. Two to four feet of inundation above ground level likely in low lying areas near shorelines.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Significant to major inundation will affect locations such as Deer Isle Causeway, Oak Point Causeway on Deer Isle, Machias, Stonington, Winter Harbor, Bangor, Brewer, Milbridge, Swans Island, South Lubec and Eastport along with other coastal locations prone to flooding. Coastal flood waters may compromise roadways along the Downeast coast potentially cutting off residences and impacting travel. Large breaking waves will cause overtopping of exposed coastal roadways, allowing large rocks to cause damage to vehicles. Areas of concern include but not limited to, Schoodic Point and Seawall Road. Significant beach erosion from the previous storm will make erosion prone areas more susceptible to increased erosion. Extensive beach erosion is expected at locations such as Roque Bluffs. Major erosion and damage to dune structures is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide for Downeast is around 1145 AM.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON

Instructions:

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.