Maine Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/05/2026 12:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:22PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 321 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saint Juste, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clayton Lake, Lac Frontiere, Daaquam, Saint Juste, Nine-mile Bridge, Churchill Dam, Allagash Township, and Round Pond.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Northwest Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Caribou ME
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov