The Maine Emergency Management Agency is warning Mainers to stay alert to changing weather conditions ahead of the weekend storm.
Officials are urging residents to stay away from the coast when possible, as major coastal flooding is expected. Many areas are continuing to recover from flooding that swept through coastal regions during Wednesday’s wind and rain storm.
Storm surges of up to 4 1/2 feet are expected to combine with a tide around midday Saturday that will be a foot above the one measured during Wednesday’s storm, which the National Weather Service in Caribou called “a very concerning situation for life and property” along the coast in a Friday morning alert.
The entire Maine coast is under a coastal flood warning in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. High winds are also expected this weekend, with power outages likely due to 65 mph wind gusts.
Along with high winds and coastal flooding, inland areas will likely experience periods of blowing snow through Saturday morning. Drivers are warned to use caution if traveling, and make sure to have adequate emergency supplies available.
Get the full expected weather forecast here.
