Fryeburg Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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 Fryeburg.

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Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 9:45AM EDT until March 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Watch issued March 17 at 9:20AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Heavy rain has moved out of the area, but elevated streams in the Western Maine Mountains could move remaining river ice. Ice jams can lead to unexpected flooding. * WHAT...Rising stream levels and a risk for ice jam flooding. * WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western Maine, including the following areas, in south central Maine, Southern Somerset. In west central Maine, Central Somerset. In western Maine, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford and Southern Franklin. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Elevated streams and rivers across the Western Maine Mountains will continue to move river ice, keeping a risk of ice jam related flooding through midday. Once the streamflows recede this afternoon the flood risk will improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Concerns for ice jam flooding. River ice can cause unexpected flooding and should be monitored closely.

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 6:03AM EDT until March 18 at 12:18AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

...The National Weather Service in Gray ME has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Hampshire...Maine... Saco River At Conway affecting Carroll, Cumberland and Oxford Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saco River at Conway. * WHEN...From this morning to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Expect flooding of low-bottom fields and private roads in Conway and North Conway. Minor flooding in Transvale Acres, Moat Brook Bridge, and the lower part of E. Road flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 9.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.

Coastal Flood Statement issued March 16 at 10:27PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT...Minor overwash, as well as possible beach erosion, is expected around the time of high tide both tonight and Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Building waves will cause minor splash-over on exposed coastal roads and shorelines. Pedestrians and motorists should use caution along shorelines.