Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 2:14PM EDT until July 16 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 213 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast
of Ellsworth, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Ellsworth, Dedham, Franklin, Orland, Otis, Mariaville, Eastbrook,
Waltham, and Aurora.
This includes US Highway 1 near Ellsworth.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm has been producing wind damage across southern Penobscot
county. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away
from windows.
Area Description:
Hancock, ME
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender: