Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:22AM EDT until September 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 11:22pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation
and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach
erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt
over multiple tide cycles beginning this morning and continuing
through Sunday evening.
* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire,
Coastal Rockingham County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM
EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal York; Coastal Rockingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov