Penobscot Nation
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 3:44PM EDT until June 12 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
SVRCAR The National Weather Service in Caribou Maine has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Piscataquis County in north central Maine... North central Penobscot County in east central Maine... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mount Katahdin, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Patten, Mount Katahdin, Mount Chase, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Sherman Station, Baxter State Park, Stacyville, and Katahdin Lake. This includes State Highway 11 near Sherman Station.
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:34PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Katahdin, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... Patten, Mount Katahdin, Ripogenus, Mount Chase, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Shin Pond, Sherman Station, Baxter State Park, Stacyville, and Katahdin Lake. This includes State Highway 11 near Sherman Station.
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 3:19PM EDT until June 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Northern, North Woods, and north central Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis. In Far Northern Maine, Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine, Northern Somerset. In north central Maine, Northern Piscataquis. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon. These storms will be slow movers and produce copious amounts of rain, as much as 1 to 2 inches per hour. These rainfall amounts will be capable of producing flash flooding, especially in mountainous terrain. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 3:17PM EDT until June 12 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maine, including the following counties, in north central Maine, Piscataquis. In northern Maine, Aroostook. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Russel Crossing and Big Machias Lake. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 3:15PM EDT until June 12 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Maine, including the following county, Aroostook. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Big Machias Lake, Russel Crossing and Round Pond. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 2:35PM EDT until June 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Clusters of slow moving thunderstorms will bring a risk of flash flooding to portions of Maine and New Hampshire later today into tonight. Storm development will support rainfall rates up to 3 inches an hour. These slow moving and repeating rounds of heavy rain could lead to localized and possibly considerable flash flooding. For Carroll County New Hampshire, recent flooding has elevated streams and saturated the ground, making this area particularly vulnerable to any rapid runoff. * WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by slow moving thunderstorms and repeating rounds of heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Central Somerset, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and northern New Hampshire, including the following areas, Northern Carroll and Southern Carroll. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rapid rises in area rivers and streams, and flooding of other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In recently wet areas like Carroll County New Hampshire, brooks and streams are already running high and could flood quickly with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storms will be slow-moving and capable of producing torrential rainfall. Localized rainfall totals in excess of 3 inches are possible, which may occur in as little as an hour or two. Recent wet conditions keeping streams running high, and soils wet. These areas in particular will be more vulnerable to flash flooding. However rainfall amounts exceeding 3 inches in a few hours could result in flooding for most areas regardless of antecedent conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 2:21PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the low to mid 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only around 60 on the lakes and around 70 on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, even when the water temperature is below 70 degrees, hypothermia and loss of dexterity can occur in 45 minutes or less. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket!
Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 12:58PM EDT until June 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northern Maine, including the following counties, in east central Maine, Penobscot. In northern Maine, Aroostook. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1258 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxbow and Moosehorn Crossing. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Katahdin Overlook Closure
The Katahdin Overlook is currently closed for construction. Visitors are not permitted in the overlook area due to construction hazards. It is still possible to access anything else on the loop road.
Impassable Bridge Near Big Spring Brook Hut
There is an impassable collapsed bridge near Big Spring Brook Hut located at the north section of the monument (46.0333633333, -68.7807583333). This area is impassable by foot traffic and bike.
Bridge Repairs and Closures
Seboeis River Bridge will be closed to traffic August 27-29 for repairs. This will impact travel into the Seboeis parcel via Charlie's Rd. A bridge over Ragged Brook will be closed September 2-4 for repairs and impact travel towards Philpott Bridge.
Increased Logging Activity on Swift Brook Road
Logging trucks and other large machinery will be active on Swift Brook Road for an undetermined amount of time. Please use caution when driving. Always pull over for logging trucks, and wait until dust has cleared to continue moving.
Hunting Season Begins August 23rd
Hunting season is upon us! Please stay alert and be mindful of the rights of lawful hunters. Hunting is permitted only East of the East Branch of the Penobscot River, but it is advised to wear high visibility clothing on all monument land.
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