Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 1:23AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 14, 2026 - 10:23pm
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 122 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eagle Lake, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Kent, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Eagle
Lake, Deboullie Mountain, Mapleton, Washburn, Mars Hill, Easton,
Woodland, Portage Lake, New Canada, Cross Lake, Loring, Madawaska
Lake, New Sweden, Wallagrass, and Chapman.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 1 between Presque Isle and Caribou.
State Highway 11 between Winterville and Wallagrass.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender: