Surf from Gabrielle arrives HIGH RIP CURRENT with a MODERATE SURF RISK: Hurricane Gabrielle passes well south of Newfoundland on a track for the Azores by Friday. While the storm is far enough away, some long-period swell associated with the major storm arrives at the Maine coast. NWS Gray has issued a RIP CURRENT STATEMENT from Lincolnville south to Seabrook, NH. Now that we are into the second tourist season, with families with preschool-age children and empty nesters, it's wise for hotel staff and inn owners to make our out-of-state visitors aware of the waves. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY has been posted from Schoodic Point to the south due to the ocean action. The skilled surfers get a day to ride and have a safe time, and it could be fun to watch.  BEYOND GABRIELLE, the National Hurricane Center is watching two areas of potential development in the near future. The Carolinas have been hammered with above-normal wet conditions and surf, while Maine can't buy a pint of rain in the past few weeks. The storm brewing near Puerto Rico will be one to watch for that area. The system west of the Greater Antilles is one to watch for Bermuda. Chances are that Maine may receive nothing more than some ocean swells out of it, given the current troughy pattern.  RAIN FOR THURSDAY looks promising for areas south and east of the mountains to pick up ¾"+ as an area of low pressure forms along a boundary that is expected to stall offshore. Most guidance is on board with widespread precipitation to dampen the soil and mute the wildfire threat for a couple of days, but it won't do anything to help the ongoing drought situation. As the low tracks to the northeast Thursday night, a weak front is expected to pass through on Friday, which may bring an isolated shower to the mountains and north, with another moisture-starved clipper doing the same thing on Sunday. This will be the last rainfall for the month, and the next chance is not on the radar with any confidence yet. October appears to be on the dry side in the long range, which is not good. Emergency service when you need it... The PTW Weather Wall updates 24/7 Your financial support keeps the lighthouse lit |
Mike Haggett
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