Maine Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 09:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
Isolated to scattered showers, with possibly a rumble of thunder, are expected across the entire region for this afternoon into this evening. Any stronger convection may contain graupel/small hail and heavy rainfall. Localized strong wind gusts are also 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