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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:40:19 705 WWUS41 KGYX 211739 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1239 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 MEZ018-023-024-NHZ010>015-220700- /O.NEW.KGYX.WS.A.0002.260223T0000Z-260224T0600Z/ Interior York-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Strafford-Cheshire- Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham- Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Rye, Atkinson, Derry, Portsmouth, Durham, South Portland, Salem, Saco, Manchester, Exeter, Hampton Falls, Alfred, Marlow, Seabrook, Barrington, Nashua, Sharon, Westbrook, Limington, Hampstead, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Keene, Madbury, Mont Vernon, Dover, Rollinsford, Brunswick, Amherst, Pelham, Biddeford, Somersworth, Hampton, Berwick, Yarmouth, Greenland, Goffstown, Gilsum, Plaistow, North Hampton, Milford, Buxton, Lebanon, Peterborough, Cape Elizabeth, Goodwins Mills, Rochester, Surry, Weare, Sullivan, Hollis, Portland, Jaffrey, Chester, Kittery, and Newton 1239 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MEZ022-025>028-220700- /O.NEW.KGYX.WS.A.0002.260223T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Interior Waldo-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Liberty, Camden, Arrowsic, Brooks, Appleton, Bristol, Jackson, Owls Head, Northport, Bremen, Phippsburg, Alna, Rockland, Waldoboro, Morrill, Winterport, Boothbay Harbor, Waldo, Hope, Knox, Whitefield, Montville, Searsmont, Jefferson, Newcastle, Bath, Bowdoinham, Bowdoin, Rockport, Unity, Lincolnville, Damariscotta, Wiscasset, Dresden, Thomaston, Topsham, and Belfast 1239 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile du00e to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ DD Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:40:19 705 WWUS41 KGYX 211739 WSWGYX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gray ME 1239 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 MEZ018-023-024-NHZ010>015-220700- /O.NEW.KGYX.WS.A.0002.260223T0000Z-260224T0600Z/ Interior York-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Strafford-Cheshire- Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham- Western And Central Hillsborough- Including the cities of Rye, Atkinson, Derry, Portsmouth, Durham, South Portland, Salem, Saco, Manchester, Exeter, Hampton Falls, Alfred, Marlow, Seabrook, Barrington, Nashua, Sharon, Westbrook, Limington, Hampstead, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Keene, Madbury, Mont Vernon, Dover, Rollinsford, Brunswick, Amherst, Pelham, Biddeford, Somersworth, Hampton, Berwick, Yarmouth, Greenland, Goffstown, Gilsum, Plaistow, North Hampton, Milford, Buxton, Lebanon, Peterborough, Cape Elizabeth, Goodwins Mills, Rochester, Surry, Weare, Sullivan, Hollis, Portland, Jaffrey, Chester, Kittery, and Newton 1239 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ MEZ022-025>028-220700- /O.NEW.KGYX.WS.A.0002.260223T0600Z-260224T1200Z/ Interior Waldo-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo- Including the cities of Liberty, Camden, Arrowsic, Brooks, Appleton, Bristol, Jackson, Owls Head, Northport, Bremen, Phippsburg, Alna, Rockland, Waldoboro, Morrill, Winterport, Boothbay Harbor, Waldo, Hope, Knox, Whitefield, Montville, Searsmont, Jefferson, Newcastle, Bath, Bowdoinham, Bowdoin, Rockport, Unity, Lincolnville, Damariscotta, Wiscasset, Dresden, Thomaston, Topsham, and Belfast 1239 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile du00e to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ DD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||