Station Name: Buoy E01 - Central Maine Shelf
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Monhegan, ME 04852
Lincoln County

GPS Coordinates: 43.715, -69.355

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 2:22AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:22 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Heavy rain is expected to develop across the region today through tonight. Widespread totals of 1 to 2 inches of rain are anticipated with locally higher amounts of 3 inches or greater over the White Mountains and Midcoast of Maine. Ice movement is expected across all rivers but the risk for isolated ice jam flooding will mainly be across the north. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Cheshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan and Western And Central Hillsborough. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:20AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:20 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Southern Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, and Coastal York Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 11:36AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Cheshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan and Western And Central Hillsborough. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The combination of rain and snowmelt will cause small streams to swiftly rise, particularly in the mountain regions. Elsewhere, excessive runoff could overwhelm culverts and overfill low lying areas. Lingering river ice could constrict streamflows causing unexpected rises. Any river ice should be monitored closely for ice jams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Morning rain will cause area streams to rise throughout the day, but the real flood threat comes with a second and more significant round of rainfall overnight.

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.