Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 1:49AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 10:49pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. Highest waves will
impact the outermost islands. High risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks
above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the
shoreline exposed to ocean waves, as waves can easily sweep
people into the cold ocean water.
Instruction:
A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In
The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.
Area Description:
Coastal Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov