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Effects from nor’easter hit Maine, create dangerous conditions
pressherald.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A nor’easter moving along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England coast is causing hazardous beach conditions, rain, and gusty winds in southern Maine, with rain expected to continue through Monday before the storm exits Tuesday.
- Coastal and inland Maine could see 1-2 inches of rain, with southwest Maine’s York County potentially receiving up to 4 inches, making it the rain hotspot.
- Coastal areas are experiencing the strongest winds, with gusts between 25-35 mph and occasional peaks up to 40 mph, leading to coastal flood and high surf advisories.
- Sneaker waves at Kennebunk’s Middle Beach have caused damage, including submerging cars and breaking windows, prompting police investigation; the storm is described as nearly tropical in strength despite its distance.
- Central Maine Power is preparing for potential outages by staffing additional crews, though high winds limit some repair operations such as bucket truck use.
