Maine Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 15:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Estcourt Station, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of .
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Northwest Aroostook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Caribou ME