Gale Warning and Small Craft Advisory for Maine Waters
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning and Small Craft Advisory for coastal waters from Stonington, ME, to Merrimack River, MA, effective through the evening of November 13, 2026. Strong northeast winds of 15-20 knots, with gusts up to 35 knots, are expected to impact the region. Seas are forecasted to range between 5 to 8 feet, with wave periods of 5 to 7 seconds. Rain is anticipated overnight, with a chance of showers continuing into the morning hours. The weather conditions are attributed to a coastal storm passing south of the waters, creating a tight pressure gradient between low pressure over the Canadian Maritimes and high pressure building into the Great Lakes region. Source time: 2:09 AM EST, November 13, 2026.