Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Penobscot County, Maine
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 28 at 7:09PM EDT until August 28 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
At 709 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Newport, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Bangor, Dexter, Newport, Orono, Brewer, Hampden, Hermon, Corinth, Kenduskeag, East Corinth, Glenburn, Levant, Carmel, Corinna, Hudson, Charleston, Plymouth, Bradford, Etna, and Stetson. This includes the following highways... Interstate 95 between mile markers 159 and 173, and between mile markers 175 and 186. State Highway 11 between Corinna and Bradford. State Highway 9 near Bangor.
Effective August 28, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET · Expires August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Caribou ME
Expires
August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Penobscot County, Maine?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
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