Falmouth, ME Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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State: ME Alerts: 2 Updated: Sep 24, 2026 5:55pm EDT

High Surf Advisory

Area
Coastal Hancock
High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 2:26PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. Highest waves will impact the outermost islands. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed to ocean waves, as waves can easily sweep people into the cold ocean water.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Coastal York; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Rockingham
High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 2:23PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Falmouth.

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Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 04105, accurately covering the area of Falmouth, ME.

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