Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 331 PM EDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm over
Frenchville, or near Madawaska, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Madawaska, Frenchville, Grand Isle, and Saint Agatha.
This includes US Highway 1 between Grand Isle and Frenchville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov