Shoreline hazards and fire danger persist While Erin has retired into the extratropical realm well away from the region, shoreline impacts continue. I was sampling buoy reports while having coffee this morning, and the ocean is angry. The Portland buoy was indicating 10-footers, while the station anchored off Jonesport was running around 5 feet. Further up the coast, Nova Scotia will help to cut down on the surf and settle it there soon. In the southern areas, it could be Monday before the seas settle enough for the rip currents and surf to subside. If you are headed seaside, keep your eyes on the waves and respect the power and unpredictability of the ocean. For those with maritime interests, the PTW Marine Page may be a helpful tool for you to use for forecasts and oceanic observations. An area of high pressure to the east, which is steering Erin northward into the North Atlantic, will bring a southwesterly breeze and could be gusty at times. This raises wildfire danger concerns, already very high for many regions to the south and west, and may expand further over eastern areas. Expect breezy conditions to continue on Sunday and Monday as a cold front approaches from the northwest, which will keep wildfire concerns elevated. Northern areas may get a light shower in the morning, with a remote chance in the afternoon as upper-level energy rides over the ridge moving in. Showers and storms possible for the north |
Mike Haggett
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