Maine Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 09:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
Isolated to scattered showers with the potential for thunder are expected across the entire region for this afternoon into this evening. Thunderstorms may contain grauple/small hail and heavy rainfall. Localized strong gusts are possible. Thunderstorms can become strong, producing hail, damaging winds, deadly lightning, and very heavy rainfall. Continue to monitor the National Weather Service or your local media outlet for updates on this developing weather situation.
Area Description: 
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Caribou ME